R.I.P. To One of the Greatest Voices in Sports

[doggish_098]

Harry Kalas long time play by play person for the Phillies has passed away. If you dont know the name you surely have heard the voice if you watch anything produced by NFL Films or Inside the NFL highlights.

WASHINGTON -- Long-time Phillies broadcaster Harry Kalas passed away Monday afternoon after collapsing in the broadcast booth prior to Philadelphia's game at Washington. He was 73.

Team president David Montgomery announced the death. His voice was cracking as he said that "we have lost our voice."

Kalas, the 2002 Ford C. Frick Award winner, was found by Phillies director of broadcasting Rob Brooks and was immediately taken to George Washington Hospital, where he was pronounced dead. He had been broadcasting Phillies games since 1971 and was known for his distinctive "Outta here!" home run call.

Before his stint with Philadelphia, Kalas was an original member of the Houston Astros' broadcast team from 1965-70.

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[bunn]

Unreal. His voice work on NFL Films will never be forgotten.

 

[Top-Cat]

r.i.p I used to listen to him when I was a little kid when my dad used to what phillies games. He did a great job last year.

 

[lurkin2long]

his voice was one of the best!