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GIVE TOM MCCARTHY A CHANCE HE IS A GOOD GUY AND WILL DO A GREAT JOB AS HARRY'S REPLACEMENT
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Harry Kalas Dies
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the golden boy said:
Here's Phillies fan Chris Matthews reporting Harry the K's passing during his "Hardball" show yesterday:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LkmxXEbrwkg
"Hard to believe, Harry, but welcome home" - Whitey
Harry was Phillies baseball, just as Vin Scully is the Dodgers and Harry Caray was the Cubs. There will never be another like him. God bless ya, H.
CBS-3 interviewed Larry Anderson telling the story of the end of the radio broadcast of yesterday's game, where Scott Branzke broadcast, through sheer force of habit, by saying "For Larry Anderson and Harry Kalas, I'm ...." and then kinda losing it and realizing what he'd just said and that he wouldn't be saying that anymore.
Anyone hear that? Anyone have it recorded?
I thought a nice tribute on Comcast SportsNet might have been to run the entire top of the first inning with the booth mics completely silent - no commentary whatsoever. Perhaps with a crawl on the screen to explain what they're doing. Just an idea I had.
Anyone hear that? Anyone have it recorded?
I thought a nice tribute on Comcast SportsNet might have been to run the entire top of the first inning with the booth mics completely silent - no commentary whatsoever. Perhaps with a crawl on the screen to explain what they're doing. Just an idea I had.
A consumate pro.
DToTheJ said:
Nice tribute.
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THERE WILL BE LOTS OF TEARS IN THAT BALLPARK FRIDAY NIGHT ITS GOIN TO BE THE HARDEST NIGHT IN PHILLIES HISTORY
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This is about Harry The K use some class gentlemen .
In this "online age" ... I have rarely been so moved or inspired by "broadcast coverage" of an event, especially for a "community" such as Philadelphia, as I was Saturday for Mr. Kalas' memorial service at Citizens Bank Park.
Tough going for the Phils right now, but did they ever shine in paying their respects to Harry. The coverage was extraordinary, the tributes incredibly done, the thousands who turned out on perfect day and the words of Harry's sons throughout the weekend as well as the memorial were awe inspiring.
The story about Harry's leaving answering machine messages for an uncountable number of fans, even showing up at a wedding to send the couple off with "It's a long drive ... they are outta heeeere!" was priceless.
The irony: While Harry was being mourned for his passing in the booth in Washington, just before the Phils game that sad day, Vin Scully was set to throw the ceremonial first pitch for the Dodgers home opener at Chavez Ravine, to mark Mr. Scully's 60th year with the Dodgers broadcast team. The remarks made by Scully for that broadcast last week on-air will live with me forever, of the class, respect, friendship and incredible talent that marked Harry's four decades as a true friend of Mr. Scully's.
Just watching those who filed past Harry's casket showed the respect and class that the man, himself, was so noted.
It was a sad ceremony of life for a city certainly hurting from this loss and it showed, but the online coverage from MLB.com to Comcast and the city's TV and radio broadcasters was without peer.
Congratulations, Philadelphia. The best, smartest, toughest sports fans in the nation.
Being one living, now, in California for the last 23 years, watching and listening made me realize how much I miss being home (Wilmington & Philadelphia) where I was born and raised.
I met Harry Kalas the day before his first broadcast ... the day before the Vet officially opened in 1971, as part of a press tour for the radio station I was then employed.
Thank you, Harry, for many memorable moments over these many years, and to your family, our condolences. And please ... a hello to "Whitey" Ashburn from us all. - JB
Tough going for the Phils right now, but did they ever shine in paying their respects to Harry. The coverage was extraordinary, the tributes incredibly done, the thousands who turned out on perfect day and the words of Harry's sons throughout the weekend as well as the memorial were awe inspiring.
The story about Harry's leaving answering machine messages for an uncountable number of fans, even showing up at a wedding to send the couple off with "It's a long drive ... they are outta heeeere!" was priceless.
The irony: While Harry was being mourned for his passing in the booth in Washington, just before the Phils game that sad day, Vin Scully was set to throw the ceremonial first pitch for the Dodgers home opener at Chavez Ravine, to mark Mr. Scully's 60th year with the Dodgers broadcast team. The remarks made by Scully for that broadcast last week on-air will live with me forever, of the class, respect, friendship and incredible talent that marked Harry's four decades as a true friend of Mr. Scully's.
Just watching those who filed past Harry's casket showed the respect and class that the man, himself, was so noted.
It was a sad ceremony of life for a city certainly hurting from this loss and it showed, but the online coverage from MLB.com to Comcast and the city's TV and radio broadcasters was without peer.
Congratulations, Philadelphia. The best, smartest, toughest sports fans in the nation.
Being one living, now, in California for the last 23 years, watching and listening made me realize how much I miss being home (Wilmington & Philadelphia) where I was born and raised.
I met Harry Kalas the day before his first broadcast ... the day before the Vet officially opened in 1971, as part of a press tour for the radio station I was then employed.
Thank you, Harry, for many memorable moments over these many years, and to your family, our condolences. And please ... a hello to "Whitey" Ashburn from us all. - JB
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Great post as always Joe I am honored to say you are my favorite listener/viewer over the years .
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