Phils Announcer Harry Kalas Hospitalized (1 Viewer)

[JaxBill]

Apr 13, 2009 1:47 pm US/EasternPhillies Announcer Harry Kalas HospitalizedSend Your Well Wishes To HarryWASHINGTON (AP) ―Philadelphia Phillies broadcaster Harry Kalas was taken to a hospital Monday after passing out in the broadcast booth before Monday's game against the Washington Nationals, team president David Montgomery said."I think it's serious," Montgomery said. "Our thoughts and prayers are obviously with Harry."The 73-year-old Kalas, known for his distinctive "Outta here!" call on home runs, was found by the Phillies director of broadcasting at about 12:30 p.m., Montgomery said.Kalas joined the Phillies in 1971. Before that, he was an original member of the Houston Astros' broadcast team from 1965-70.In 2002, he received the Baseball Hall of Fame's Ford C. Frick Award for his contributions to the game.(© 2009 The Associated Press. All Rights Reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.)

 

[MrPhoenix]

Another legendary voice could be leaving soon.

 

[Man In The Box]

Being reported on WFAN that he has passed away.

 

[MrPhoenix]

Being reported on WFAN that he has passed away.

Sportscenter reporting it too.

 

[Man In The Box]

Ugh. Here's a link.

http://www.kyw1060.com/-font-color-red-BRE...-Kalas-/4193394

RIP Harry. One of the all time greats. Your legendary voice will be missed.

 

[Michael Brown]

Wow, that sucks. One of the most distinct sports voices of all-time.

 

[E-A-G-L-E-S]

Just saw him throw out first pitch at ring ceremony game

Grew up with him as did so many in Philly

RIP Harry

 

[eoMMan]

He'll be missed.....

"Back, back, this one looks like a homer..........and Rollins makes the catch on the run into the outfield."

 

[belljr]

RIP

 

[TitusIII]

RIP

 

[Darth Cheney]

Great voice.

 

[Eephus]

More sad news in what's been a tough season so far.

 

[Game Time]

What a loss! The only voice I've ever known for Phillies games.... They will just never be the same to listen to any more!!!!

 

[eoMMan]

So I guess we now get more Wheels, Sarge, McCarthy, etc.?

 

[Lehigh98]

RIP Harry, you will be missed.

 

[Deranged Hermit]

He will be missed.....

 

[belljr]

More sad news in what's been a tough season so far.

how so?

 

[hammerva]

More sad news in what's been a tough season so far.

how so?

Not for the Phillies specifically but in baseball in general. There was the death of the pitcher for the Angels by car accident I believe.Somewhere in heaven Harry Callis and Harry Carey are having one hell of a conversation that we should all be listening to

 

[stevegamer]

A very sad day, but he did die at the ballpark doing what he loved.

RIP.

 

[Giantseasonticketholder]

Growing up in NJ, I was lucky enough to get Phils games while I was growing up. My brothers and I would try and imitate him all the time. Phils were always my favorite National League team and Harry was 1 of the reasons why. Michael Jack Schmidt was the other.

RIP Harry.

 

[Sonny Lubick Blowup Doll]

Really liked Kalas...

But yeah, if there is a good way to go, that is definitely it. In his booth, preparing for a game. He made it to another spring...

RIP

 

[SouthJersey]

Grew up with Kalas, so sad that he passed. I feel like I spent every summer with the guy. RIP

 

[Billy Bats]

A sad day in Philly. We lost a great man today, aside from his legendary work. Thank you Harry for making baseball an awesome experience for my entire life, you will be missed.

 

[Jeff Pasquino]

Long drive...DEEP left field....watch that baby.... OUTTA here..... Michael. Jack. Schmidt. #500.

A class act and will be sorely missed.

I remember when Whitey died (Richie Ashburn) and Wheels stepped up. No way anyone can step in for Harry.

At least he went out with the Phils on top.

God bless you Harry.

 

[T Bell]

He's just one of those great announcing voices that I've grown up listening to and who for me define sports, and who I will miss. **** Enberg, Pat Summerall, Vin Scully, Jack Buck, Harry Kalas. Maybe a couple of others. It makes me sad that I can't listen to those guys call games for my entire life.

 

[GroveDiesel]

What an awful loss. For Phillies fans, for baseball fans, and for NFL fans. He was not just a legendary announcer with a voice that just can't be reproduced, he was a great guy as well.

Really tough day for his brother yesterday. His brother is the President of Asbury Theological Seminary. Yesterday he had a really tough meeting where he had to announce layoffs of a bunch of staff due to the economy. He found out right after the meeting that his younger brother Harry had died.

 

[Polecat]

Harry will be missed, yes. At least he got to call a World Series before he passed.

 

[Dr. J]

Harry will be missed, yes. At least he got to call a World Series before he passed.

He called the 80, 83 and 93 WS games, as well.RIP Harry.

 

[delusional]

Harry will be missed, yes. At least he got to call a World Series before he passed.

He called the 80, 83 and 93 WS games, as well.RIP Harry.

Actually he didnt call the 80. Local broadcasters werent allowed to call the game. Although they went back and called it after they won.