Harry Kalas tributes set
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Harry Kalas tributes set
David Murphy, Daily News Staff Writer
Here is a press release from the Phillies regarding plans for a tribute to Harry Kalas:
Memorial Tribute/Funeral Services
The Kalas family and the Phillies have announced that a memorial tribute for Harry Kalas will be held at Citizens Bank Park on Saturday, April 18.
An opportunity to pay respects to the Hall of Fame broadcaster will be given on a first-come, first-served basis to as many fans as possible from 8 a.m. until 12:45 p.m. At that time, all fans in attendance will be directed to seats for an on-field tribute that will begin at 1 p.m.
Additional information will be made public as details are finalized. Funeral services and burial will be private and held early next week.
Uniform Patches
Beginning tomorrow, players will wear HK uniform patches for the rest of the season. The black circular HK patch will be located on the front of the jersey in the area of the heart.
Friday night
The Phillies return home on Friday night to play San Diego at 7:05. The Phillies will also pay tribute to Harry prior to the game. Fans are urged to arrive early. More details will be forthcoming.
I will be there bright and early!
When are they going to retire his microphone?— Skwimua- Like so many others we will miss Harry and his professionalism. Harry was family to almost every Phillies fan and we wish him well in his new home. God Bless the entire Kalas family.— rtmboater
- I think Harry Kalas should get his name in Ashburn Alley along with all the Phillie greats!!!! Absolutely has to happen!!— philly13
- no i have to go to a wedding in maryland.my body will be at the church but my heart and mind will be at citizen's park.can you imagine the reunion,by saam,richie ashburn,now harry the k.the media veteran's day parade will never be the same.rip— wingnutlou
- It will be a nice way to start off the weekend Saturday morning. Harry, you provide the sunshine, we'll bring the memories. Peace.— ruttrho
- They should make a statue of Harry and Whitey broadcasting together and put it up on top of Harry The K's Restaurant, so they can forever be looking down on the game and team they loved.— flyersfan74
- What about playing hiigh hopes at the seventh inning stretch the rest of the season.. that would be a nice tribute— philliescbp1
- High Hopes during the 7th inning stretch. Make it happen.— Nico Lange
- how about singing high hopes at the seventh stretch of every gamme— philliescbp1
- ill be there , and the game sat night, rip harry,thank you for all the memories— Will.i.Am
- What time is recommended to arrive? I'm thinking there will be so many trying to get in, they will have overflow crowds outside.— Phan268831
- what makes that ant think he can move a rubber tree? love ya harry— bdawkisgod
- Can we rename a street, or part of it, Harry Kalas Way? We got Zinkoff Blvd . . . I think Harry deserves as much— carl51
- I'm all for playing "High Hopes" during the 7th inning stretch! If we want to truly honor Harry, this would be a great way TO honor him! He deserves as much and I hope they'll also have a statue of him next to Whitey outside Citizens Bank Park too! This way, they'll ALWAYS be together, just as we remember them! R.I.P. Harry and may God bless your wife and kids as well too!— PhillyHockeyBuff
