Harry Kalas dead at 73

by kingfish on Apr 13, 2009 11:24 AM PDT

Harry Kalas died this morning while preparing for the game against the Nats this afternoon.

He was found on the floor in the broadcast booth, and taken to the hospital where he was pronounced dead.

This is a terrible loss for all Phillies fans, and he will be greatly missed. My heart goes out to them, and the Kalas family. He was a Hall of Fame voice, and the NFL will greatly miss him as well.

RIP.

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Shit

Tremendous voice, talent and a great in broadcasting. It’s excellent that he was able to witness his Phillies win the World Series.

by Sethy on Apr 13, 2009 11:26 AM PDT reply actions

Thats sucks.

What a great announcer he was.

RIP Nick Adenhart, #34

by Higz on Apr 13, 2009 11:29 AM PDT reply actions

I grew up listening to him. When I was younger I could do a spot on Kalas, “6-4-3 double play to end the inning. No hits, runs or errors. We head to the bottom of the 3rd.”

by Wittness on Apr 13, 2009 11:54 AM PDT reply actions

Damn, what a loss

Nothing quite like Harry’s voice for NFL films. It always brings chills down my spine. He will be greatly missed. Best wishes to his family.

34 will always hang with Angels

by Erik121 on Apr 13, 2009 12:01 PM PDT reply actions

You're not talking about the "Voice of G-d", are you?

Because that was John Facenda

Angels fan since '67

by red floyd on Apr 13, 2009 1:21 PM PDT up reply actions

No

Harry did a lot of more recent work for NFL Films. Like narrating game recaps for the NFL Network

34 will always hang with Angels

by Erik121 on Apr 14, 2009 9:22 AM PDT up reply actions

Yeah

I read and saw obits saying he did NFL films. I should have posted a “never mind” here.

Angels fan since '67

by red floyd on Apr 14, 2009 12:09 PM PDT up reply actions

Adenhart now has a play by play announcer.

Losing Kalas is a tough loss. Condolences to his family and Philly fans everywhere.

by Stirrups on Apr 13, 2009 12:03 PM PDT reply actions

and unfortunately he also has a #2 pitcher

in The Bird

That'll only happen if that one prospect is the second coming of Christ and redemption for mankind can only be achieved by smacking many balls out of the yard.
-The Limey

by anaheim angels on Apr 16, 2009 12:34 AM PDT up reply actions

May he rest in peace.

And I’m really glad now that the Phillies pulled it off last year.

by AlanFalcon on Apr 13, 2009 12:09 PM PDT reply actions

That is really cool that he died in a place he loved...

Condolences to his family, friends, the Phillies organization, team, and fans.

RIP Nick Adenhart - Angel fans will never forget you!

by Downing Rules on Apr 13, 2009 12:46 PM PDT reply actions

Knew him more for his NFL work then his Phillies work

but, man, I could listen to him talk about football all day long. Is there anybody out there now who will have an iconic voice like that in the future? Not likely. He will be missed.

Captain, there are doubt's...

by Match Day 5 on Apr 13, 2009 12:55 PM PDT reply actions

I wish we could get an announcer

like Harry there just isn’t any out there anymore.

R.I.P. Nick Adenhart you will forever be missed...

by angelskid2210 on Apr 13, 2009 1:05 PM PDT reply actions

Condolences to all the Phil's fans out ther, and to Mr. Kalas' family.

Angels fan since '67

by red floyd on Apr 13, 2009 1:21 PM PDT reply actions

This sucks, I loved watching NFL films and inside the NFL becuase of his cool voice. He was to Phils fans what Chick Hearn was to the Lakers. ESPN replayed his call of Mike Schmidts 500th homer, it was awesome, gave me chills. RIP Harry

What in the wide wide world of sports is uh goin on here???

by AlohaHalofan on Apr 13, 2009 2:04 PM PDT reply actions

RIP

legend

RIP Nick Adenhart

by ihearhowie2.0 on Apr 13, 2009 2:09 PM PDT reply actions

I've been listening to the Phillies Radio Broadcast...

It’s really depressing. This is a high scoring game, with several home runs… and all the announcers can do is explain what is happening in the game without any emotion or excitement. “Howard hits the ball out to center. It’s a homerun.” They’re not in the game at all, and it seems wrong that they have to be up there doing this now. And they’re basically having a group therapy session between pitches as they share their memories of working with Kalas.

by AlanFalcon on Apr 13, 2009 2:59 PM PDT reply actions

adenhart, kalas and now fidrych

been a tough week for fans of all ages and all locations

Still, I wish Nick was here

by adirondackangelfan on Apr 13, 2009 3:37 PM PDT reply actions

by Moondoggy on Apr 13, 2009 4:46 PM PDT reply actions

Brilliant Line

And well said.

Touch'em all

by THE VOICE on Apr 13, 2009 9:34 PM PDT up reply actions

"Im going to live forever, or die trying"

-Yossarian

That'll only happen if that one prospect is the second coming of Christ and redemption for mankind can only be achieved by smacking many balls out of the yard.
-The Limey

by anaheim angels on Apr 16, 2009 12:35 AM PDT up reply actions