PHILADELPHIA — Harry Kalas was the Phillies, and now after passing at age 73 he will never be forgotten.
He didn’t just announce the games. His voice captured each and every moment, of every pitch and made them unforgettable.
Harry Kalas was known for many things, but his strike three call will always be remembered “right on outta there.”
His voice, his presence, was that powerful. Even when you were witnessing something live, with your very own eyes, you still felt as if you were missing something — because you hadn’t heard Harry describe it.
Harry Kalas was not just a big part of the Phillies, he was the Phillies. He has been around for both championship titles in the teams 126-year history, Mike Schmidt’s 500th home-run, and Pete Roses’ National league record breaking 3,631st hit.
Philadelphia is wondering what next? He was a voice that will not only be missed, but will never be replaced.
Although baseball will move on it will take some getting used to — because, for millions of Philadelphians, Harry was what baseball sounded like.
If there’s a rhythm to the heavens, if there’s a script to every life, we can take some solace in knowing the championship last season was an amazing finish to Harry Kalas’ script.
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