April 13, 2011

Harry Kalas, Friend to All

Philadelphia said goodbye to good friend Harry Kalas, voice of the Phillies, two years ago today. Harry the K was in the Nationals press box when he collapsed several hours before the start of the home opener for the Nationals. Harry's Phillies went on to beat the Nationals 9-8 that day after taking drags of his brand in tribute - Parliaments, which he called "heaters."

Let's hope that the Phillies win another one for HK tonight as Doc goes 9-0 with the Nationals. Until then, light up a "heater," crack open a cold one, and listen again to one of the best voices in baseball here. Baseball Voices also put together a terrific CD featuring some of HK's most memorable calls, available for purchase here—highly recommended next time you're found with your head on the ground, gettin' low, or feelin' bad.

Kerplop!

1 comment:

James Generic said...

they're putting up a statue of him at the stadium that was funded by the fans.
http://www.nbcphiladelphia.com/blogs/philthy-stuff/Phillies-Accept-Harry-Kalas-Statue-119004379.html