Iconic Phillies broadcaster Harry Kalas, who came to Philadelphia when Veterans Stadium was first opened back in 1971, died today, Monday, April 13, 2009. He was 73.
Kalas collapsed in the broadcast booth, three hours before the start of the Phillies’ game against the Nationals in Washington, D.C.
He was rushed by ambulance to a local hospital, where he was declared dead.
An emotional David Montgomery, Phillies’ president, said, “We lost our voice today.”
In 2002, Harry Kalas received the Ford C. Fricke Award from the Baseball Hall of Fame for his contributions to baseball.
He was a long-time fixture as the Master of Cermonies at the Philadelpia Sports Writers Association’s annual awards dinners.
Below is a video featuring Harry’s call of the final pitch of the World Series: ‘The Phillies are 2008 World Champions of baseball!’
Thank you, Harry. It won’t be the same without you.
This next video shows Harry calling the final out, yet again, but the camera is focused on Harry.
The sheer joy and satisfaction of the moment is written on Harry’s face …
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