The Voice we all loved, Harry Kalas (1936-2009)

News just hit the Phillies community hard.  Long time Phillies broadcaster Harry Kalas has just passed away.  He collapsed in the broadcast booth and was pronounced at the hospital.  It's a sad day for the front office, the players, and the fans.  In 1997 we lost Richie 'Whitey' Ashburn and now we lost Harry Kalas.  I'm speechless.  Harry was a great guy.  I never had the honor of meeting him, but I am currently watching ComcastSportsnet and they are talking to people like Dan Baker, Bobby Wine (Phillies coach 1972-83) and they are confirming what I always knew, he was just great.  A great broadcaster and a great person.  Everyone around the baseball world knew his signature homerun call and his distinct voice.  He always had time for everyone.  Harry had the honor of throwing out first pitch the day of the ring ceremony and he had the honor of calling out the final pitch for the World Series.  This is just so sad.  He is unforgettable and will always be in our hearts.  A comfort to everyone is knowing that he is now in Heaven with his long time friend and partner, Richie Ashburn.  He will be missed very much.

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