Harry Kalas Tribute::RIP

RIP Harry We'll always miss you!

Goodbye... I simply Miss You already... :(

"Swing and a miss! struck him out! and the Philadelphia Phillies are 2008 world champions of baseball!"
-Harry Kalas

Goodbye...

1936-2009

Longtime Phillies broadcaster Harry Kalas died at 1:20 p.m. ET on Monday, shortly after collapsing in the team's broadcast booth before the series opener against the Nationals.

"We lost Harry. I've been 39 years with the Phillies and 39 years with Harry and, as I said in this clubhouse, we lost our voice today," said team president and CEO David Montgomery at about 1:50 p.m. outside the team's clubhouse. "He has loved our game and made just a tremendous contribution to our sport and certainly to our organization."

The 73-year old Kalas was found in the team's broadcast booth around 12:30 p.m. and was taken to George Washington University Medical Center. Team officials quickly cleared the locker room and talked with the Phillies.

Montgomery said he didn't know the exact cause of death.

"I know that when they took him away that they were very concerned," he said.

Kalas had been the team's broadcaster for the past 38 years. Prior to that, he was a member of the Houston Astros' broadcast team from 1965-70. He received the 2002 Ford C. Frick Award, bestowed annually by the National Baseball Hall of Fame in the United States to a broadcaster for "major contributions to baseball."

Montgomery said Monday's game would be played, but that the Phillies were going to reach out to the White House and pass up Tuesday's scheduled trip there.

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[Toastabl3]

Thanks for all the comments, and HK fan, or not HK fan, You can not deny how smooth and unique his voice was.

[joemc6277]

when i first heard the song start i was thinking what are you thinking a Blink 182 song for Harry Kalas, but then remembered the words and you nailed it , that is what Harry the K was the voice inside our head when we think of Phillies baseball (GOOD JOB)

[Toastabl3]

thx I'm going to the park tommorow to remember him. its gonna be sad.

[xiSorex]

I just went. I was immediately amazed by how many people that turned out. I enjoyed it, and gave a picture to someone because of his passing.

[Toastabl3]

it was great i was there at 8:30 with my dad and i'm watching the thing on Tv right now

[sunseeker0330]

The voice of the Phillies has been scilenced. I'm so glad I watched the Colordo game and heard him call his last game. He died doing what he loved, with the Phillies the World Champions, and after the ring ceremony. Words can't describe what Harry ment to Phillies fans---We are speechless:(

[smelrath17]

I'm a Phils fan 100% and Phillies games are not the same. Rip Harry. You will be missed but never forgotten. Also I know your up there with your best buddy Richie Ashburn

[RapperJoe2000]

we will miss you harry you were the voice of the phils

[mindfreakfan67]

Ledgenes live forvere, RIP Harry :)

[cowboyzsuk81]

It's been a whole year..one year to the day to be exact..rip hk

[Toastabl3]

I don't mind McCarthy, but He is just not Harry. Wheeler is terrible though. Fire his ass.

[Phils4life926]

I know with trash like McCarthy and Wheeler jinxin the whole game god, We need Harry

[terrking24]

RIP harry you will never be forgotten

[dikeass76]

without him baseball isnt as fun to watch