Harry Kalas Dead at 73

[BoSox21]

WASHINGTON (AP) -- Philadelphia Phillies broadcaster Harry Kalas died Monday after after passing out in the broadcast booth before Monday's game against the Washington Nationals, team president David Montgomery said.

 

The 73-year-old Kalas, known for his distinctive "Outta here!" call on home runs, was found by the Phillies director of broadcasting at about 12:30 p.m., Montgomery said.

 

Kalas joined the Phillies in 1971. Before that, he was an original member of the Houston Astros' broadcast team from 1965-70.

 

In 2002, he received the Baseball Hall of Fame's Ford C. Frick Award for his contributions to the game.

[msubulldogs21]

Wow. Hate to hear that.

[Dojji]

WOw. That's shocking. I was just listening to highlights by the guy last week.

 

At least he got to see his Phillies win the big one before he went.

 

Really makes ya stop and think.

[Youk Of The Nation]

Sad. One of the best radio voices in the game. I'll be drinking one to him Wednesday night in addition to Adenhart. Sad week for baseball.

[26 to 6]

Very sad. Found right in the booth in Washington. That's terrible. I remember hearing him give an incredible speech up in Cooperstown back in 2002 when he won the Frick award. He was one of the all-time greats and a class act. RIP.

[example1]

Yep, he was a good one. An all time great voice.

[a700hitter]

He was also the voice of NFL films.

[Ray10]

He was one of the greats he'll be missed.

[MDF3530]

He was also the voice of NFL films.

Whoever follows him will be working in the shadows of two legends.

 

I love the old NFL films with John Facenda.

[riverside sluggers]

Heard on the radio that the cause of death is heart disease. RIP