RIP Harry Kalas

[beefycheddar]

Harry Kalas in Hospital

Legendary Phillies announcer Harry Kalas has been taken by ambulance to a Washington area hospital after he was found passed out in the press box at Nationals Park...

That's not good. The Nats can't win, and now they are putting Hall of Famers in the hospital.

 

[Craig - 21hawk]

Truly one of the greats. I'll miss him on The Puppy Bowl!

Link only notes him going to the hospital, but ESPNews is reporting he has passed.

Link

Craig

EDIT: Link now updated.

 

[markakis8]

NOOOOOOO

Oh man....that sucks.

I'm glad he got to see the Phils win one more

RIP Harry

 

[mgsherm]

One of the greatest ever- he will be missed.

 

[ryanhoward06]

I can't believe it.

 

[markakis8]

For Phillies fans:

LOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOONNNNNNNNNNNNNG DRIVE

DEEEEEEPP CENTER FIEEEEEEEEEEEELLD, THIS BALL'S OUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUTTTA HERE!

HOME RUN, MICHAEL JACK SCHMIDT!

 

[phillyfan0417]

In shock here.


RIP


Although i havent gotten to hear that voice in about two years, there are still calls he's made I will never forget and I can still hear in my head every now and again. Sad day to be a phillies fan.

 

[Craig - 21hawk]

In shock here.


RIP


Although i havent gotten to hear that voice in about two years, there are still calls he's made I will never forget and I can still hear in my head every now and again. Sad day to be a baseball fan.

Hope you don't mind, but I changed that for you. I always loved any chance I got to hear Harry's voice. Got his auto through the mail a few years ago, and I mentioned in my letter that I was at the University of Iowa at the time (he got his start calling Hawkeye basketball), and he wrote me a great note about it when he responded.

Seemed like a great person in addition to fabulous broadcaster.

Craig

 

[Chris D.]

I'm stunned. I grew up listening to him and have been every year since the mid-70's. Watching a game will not be the same. One of the greats. RIP Harry the K.

 

[phillyfan0417]

In shock here.


RIP


Although i havent gotten to hear that voice in about two years, there are still calls he's made I will never forget and I can still hear in my head every now and again. Sad day to be a baseball fan.

Hope you don't mind, but I changed that for you. I always loved any chance I got to hear Harry's voice. Got his auto through the mail a few years ago, and I mentioned in my letter that I was at the University of Iowa at the time (he got his start calling Hawkeye basketball), and he wrote me a great note about it when he responded.

Seemed like a great person in addition to fabulous broadcaster.

Craig

I do not mind at all.

 

[Chris D.]

Swing and a long drive, deep center field! That ball's outta here! Homerun, Michael Jack Schmidt!

 

[sheetskout]

Very, very sad. One of the most interesting voices in Baseball.

We'll miss you Harry!

 

[ryanhoward06]

As sad as this is and I know I will miss him very much, he lived a great life. I am glad he got to see a another championship and get to announce one(He wasn't allowed to in 80). He seemed to love everyday. I find myself right now smiling thinking of the great memories from him. Don't get me wrong, I am upset that he died. I just can't help but think about all these great memories.

 

[Bob Loblaw]

Glad they were able to win last year. Rest in Peace, Harry.

 

[Bob Loblaw]

http://philadelphia.phillies.mlb.com/me ... 7&c_id=phi

 

[70Chip]

Just heard and I am in shock and deeply saddened. What a great voice and gentleman. RIP Harry.

 

[rebelsbaseball3]

http://philadelphia.phillies.mlb.com/media/video.jsp?mid=200810303654497&c_id=phi

Thanks for that. Very sad news.

 

[xcantgobackx]

A very sad day for the sport. Listening to him makes me wish the announcers for my team were half as good. Rest in peace, Mr. K.

 

[BowmanChromeAddict]

Rest in Peace Harry. We will miss you. Not just in Philly, but all over the baseball loving world. A sad sad day to be sure.

 

[AMAZIN HOF COLLECTOR]

The world has lost a very gentle and kind man....
He will be missed by ALL of baseball not just the Phillies.
RIP Harry

Had the pleasure of getting his autograph not to long ago.