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Harry Kalas

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Legendary Phillies broadcaster Harry Kalas died today in Washington, D.C. He was 73. Mr. Kalas collapsed in the press box at Nationals Stadium in Washington at about 12:30 p.m. and was rushed to George Washington University Medial Center. The cause of the death was not announced. "We lost...

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I knew Harry when I worked for the Astros at the Houston Astrodome. He was always friendly, smiling and often dropped by my office before a game, as did his wife, Jasmine. My condolences to thre Kalas family. Phyllis Liscum

Harry thanks for all the memories I know you Whitey Andy Musser and By Saam are all together in heaven calling Phillies games Rest in peace and God Bless your soul

harry will always be one of my all-time favorite announcers. i miss him doing the phillies games very much.

Harry you are still missed and thought of every day since your passing in 2009 so many years ago. Your voice and friendliness when meeting the phillies fans will never be forgotten. The Phillies will never be able to replace someone like you!!

I HAVE BEEN A PHILLIES FAN FOR 56 YEARS AND I AM VERY THANKFUL THAT HARRY AND RITCHIE WERE A PART AND WILL ALWAYS BE A PART OF MY LIFE. GOD BLESS HARRY AND RITCHIE.RIP.

Thank you for sharing a part of your life with us.

Rest Harry, until you hear at dawn,
the low, clear reveille of God.

Thank you for your service to this nation.

DEAR HARRY HUSBAND DAD YOU WILL SING GOD BLESS AMERICA AND HIGH HOPES DURING THE STRETCH DURING THE HOME RUNS YOU SAY OUT OF HERE YOU ARE WATCHING DOWN IN HEAVEN WITH MY GRANDFATHER CARMEN COUSIN LISA THOMAS RICCARDO SR UNCLE BUDDY MY GRANDMOTHER SANDY JOYCE ARNOLD TOM DONATO SR JOE JUDGE SR COUSIN VITO GARY HOLT GARY HOLCOMB AUNT LUCY AND UNCLE BOB WE MISSED YOU A LOT OF BASEBALL YOUR WIFE AND SONS

Harry marked Phillies highs and lows, with his magical voice and his knowledge. Never saying NO to any fan of his or the team. Made him the most loved man in Phillies' history ! April 13, 2009 became the darkest day in team history. A very happy piece of history happened today 1 Sep 2014!

He was there When Veterans Stadium opened and helped in closing it down, He also led the opening ceremonies for Citizens' Bank Park.
2 World Series Championships in 1980 and 2008. We lost...