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Monday, April 13, 2009

Nutter "Shocked" By Death of Kalas

Mayor Nutter told reporters this afternoon he was shocked to hear that Phillies announcer Harry Kalas had died.

"It's a very sad day for the Phillies and the entire region," he said. "I grew up only listening and knowing the voice of Harry Kalas for the Phillies for a long, long period of time."

Nutter said Kalas's death -- he collapsed in the press box at Nationals Stadium in Washington, DC -- was "characteristic of Kalas, at work, getting himself ready for a Phillies game."

Nutter said he had met Kalas several times. Last fall Nutter was introduced by Kalas at Citizens Bank Park at the conclusion of the parade to celebrate the Phillies' World Series victory.
Posted by Catherine Lucey @ 3:57 PM  Permalink | 3 comments
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  • 0 like this / 0 don't   •   Posted 4:27 PM, 04/13/2009
    Harry was so kind, I talked to him on the phone last year to ask for an autographed picture for my mother, who is in a Nursing Home. I told him that she had always said, "As long as Harry Kalas is in the world, everything will be all right." He was so generous, sent two pictures. Rest in Peace, Harry. Love from Paula
    — Paulajane7
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  • 0 like this / 0 don't   •   Posted 9:04 PM, 04/13/2009
    Those hot hot summer nights growing up in North Philly in the 70's and I can hear his voice calling the games from countless radios as me and my boys roamed the neighborhood what fond memories. RIP Harry and much condolences to your family.
    — dcstan


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