When legendary Hall of Fame broadcaster Harry Kalas died in April 2009, the Philadelphia Phillies organization held an allday tribute with his body laid in state at Citizens Bank Park. Tens of thousands of dedicated fans came through to pay their respects and celebrate “Harry the K”—the beloved play-by-play announcer for the Phillies.According to the Baseball Hall of Fame, only Babe Ruth and broadcast great Jack Buck had ever been honored with such magnitude.
Indeed, Harry Kalas was a larger-than-life figure in the world of sports broadcasting. Considered one of the family by Philadelphians, Kalas was also one of the most recognizable voices to all Americans. Called “The Voice of the NFL” by NFL Films President Steve Sabol, Kalas narrated countless NFL Films productions as well as TV’s longest-running NFL highlights show—Inside the NFL—for over 30 years.
But beyond his incredibly successful and diverse career, he also led an extraordinary personal life. From his childhood in Iowa to his early career in Hawaii and Houston, to his ubiquitous voice work in TV and radio, to his masterwork with the Phillies and the NFL—plus all the personal highs and lows he experienced along the way.
Harry Kalas may be “Outta here!”, but he will never be forgotten.
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Indeed, Harry Kalas was a larger-than-life figure in the world of sports broadcasting. Considered one of the family by Philadelphians, Kalas was also one of the most recognizable voices to all Americans. Called “The Voice of the NFL” by NFL Films President Steve Sabol, Kalas narrated countless NFL Films productions as well as TV’s longest-running NFL highlights show—Inside the NFL—for over 30 years.
But beyond his incredibly successful and diverse career, he also led an extraordinary personal life. From his childhood in Iowa to his early career in Hawaii and Houston, to his ubiquitous voice work in TV and radio, to his masterwork with the Phillies and the NFL—plus all the personal highs and lows he experienced along the way.
Harry Kalas may be “Outta here!”, but he will never be forgotten.
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