R.I.P. Harry Kalas: 1936-2009

by **Barry Jive** » Sat Apr 18, 2009 14:58:38

If anyone knows where I can see pictures of this, link me please. I just got home from work.

by **swishnicholson** » Sat Apr 18, 2009 15:03:54

Barry Jive wrote:If anyone knows where I can see pictures of this, link me please. I just got home from work.

Philly.com showed much of it on live video and has a lot of pictures on their site.

by **Barry Jive** » Sat Apr 18, 2009 15:06:51

Yeah, but it seems most of them are from last night's game. Oh well, I guess they'll probably have more up later.

by **Brantt** » Sat Apr 18, 2009 15:15:20

First class all the way.

by **mcare89** » Sat Apr 18, 2009 15:35:33

Just got back.

Man, that was tough. I was in tears from the point where Kane started speaking until the end.

That was an amazing, amazing tribute, from beginning to end, absolutely perfect.

by **Fusilli Jerry** » Sat Apr 18, 2009 16:25:25

Just returned home. The Phillies did a phenomenal job putting this together. It was a beautiful tribute to Harry.

Kane's speech was touching- I am amazed at how composed he remained. Also, a nice poem read by Rich Ashburn, Jr. (and written by his wife).

The sendoff, passing Harry's casket down the line of current and former members of his "traveling party", was incredibly moving. Those around me who had yet to cry started tearing up at that sight, and those who had already been crying began to cry even harder.

The only thing that was dismaying was the size of the crowd. Understanding that many people had already come and gone, I thought for sure that the turnout at the actual ceremony would have been far greater.

by **BigEd76** » Sat Apr 18, 2009 17:08:59

man the allergies were bad today.....yeah...allergies :cry:

was a little surprised to see Daulton showed up but he got a nice ovation

by **BigEd76** » Sat Apr 18, 2009 17:31:36

6ABC and FOX29 have all of the video from today

by **philliesphhan** » Sat Apr 18, 2009 18:01:38

Why wouldn't Daulton have been there?

by **BigEd76** » Sat Apr 18, 2009 18:06:51

I dunno....thought maybe he'd be relaxing in Florida instead or something

by **momadance** » Sat Apr 18, 2009 18:11:30

Its easy to get to Philly from Florida when you fly a space ship.

by **BigEd76** » Sat Apr 18, 2009 18:22:54

with the greasy receding hair and the wide collar, he sorta looked like Chris Farley in his final days

by **BigEd76** » Sat Apr 18, 2009 19:01:09

TMac says approximately 9,000 fans were there today.

by **CrashburnAlley** » Sat Apr 18, 2009 19:19:45

BigEd76 wrote:TMac says approximately 9,000 fans were there today.

I think he said there were over 9,000.

by **Bucky** » Sat Apr 18, 2009 20:50:17

In case anybody didn't know about this, the Harry Kalas "Baseball Voices" CD is available

by **The Marty Show** » Sat Apr 18, 2009 21:27:28

I noticed Robin Roberts there as well.

Was Harry's wife in attendance? I don't think I saw her on the broadcast.

by **drsmooth** » Sun Apr 19, 2009 09:55:11

Harry mentioned first in the closing 'obits' section of Stephanopolous' Sunday morning show.

Marty hope you don't mind I hopped on your terrific pic for my avatar - I'm pretty sure your link was my source material.

by **The Marty Show** » Sun Apr 19, 2009 21:43:47

drsmooth wrote:Harry mentioned first in the closing 'obits' section of Stephanopolous' Sunday morning show.

Marty hope you don't mind I hopped on your terrific pic for my avatar - I'm pretty sure your link was my source material.

No sweat, too good a pic to just see once!

by **CFP** » Sun Apr 19, 2009 22:33:23

Someone just noted it on the YouTube video I watched, but while the players were passing the casket down the line, Chase was in a position to take it with the rest of the veterans and Chuck, but passed it on to Lou and had Marson take it the rest of the way. Marson had a shocked look on his face, while Chase was basically saying, "you take it, kid." Great gesture from him.

[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mBblBEjp2Jc[/youtube]

Can be seen at the 1:29 mark in the video.

by 1 » Sun Apr 19, 2009 22:36:47

stark had an article in the offseason about chase and lou- something about chase asking lou every day, "what did you learn today?"

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