Phillies smoke cigarette in dugout as pre-game tribute to Harry Kalas
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Phillies smoke cigarette in dugout as pre-game tribute to Harry Kalas
David Murphy, Daily News Staff Writer
This just in. . .
One of the coolest tributes I have heard of thus far took place in the Phillies dugout prior to their 9-8 win over the Washington Nationals today. Several Phillies, including center fielder Shane Victorino, first baseman Ryan Howard and reliever Scott Eyre, lit up a cigarette and passed it around in honor of Kalas, whose smoking habit was almost as legendary as his play-by-play calls.
Victorino said the tribute, which was captured by television cameras, was a fitting one.
"I asked for it and a couple of other guys thought it would be cool to do," he said. "It was like, why not? So we called who we could -- I forget who had 'em, but we got 'em.
"I just thought, what did you always see him doing, other than broadcasting or being with his family? It's an HK thing, you know? It's so sad. Just sad."
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This is not the place for political commentary. Harry enjoyed smoking and the players were just paying tribute in a way I'm sure Harry would have enjoyed. He probably would have enjoyed it more if they had a shot of bourbon in the other hand.— rds260- i hate smoking and think it's horrible, but even i'm not bothered by this. it's one cigarette and it's appropriate for the guy in question. it's real.— Nutburgers
- Harry never got on his high horse, so why don't you guys get off yours? Harry was Harry, and the players loved him as much, if not more, than we did.— Scorekeeper
- I definitely think tributes should be made to Harry Kalas, but smoking in the dugout should not be one of them. There are much more appropriate tributes that can be made.— tennisne1
- these are the things you do to honor somebody. we have a class act for a baseball team. the eagles could learn some things from these guys. also... just one more reason to be thankful the phils won it all last season. kalas deserved it probably more than anyone else. god bless harry k.— djack10
- Lighten up, people...they weren't doing ads for Marlboro, they were doing a tribute for Harry Kalas, dont read anything more into it...RIP & godspeed old friend— efrye13
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- We all make mistakes, but come on guys there were a lot of kids who saw that or who have seen the coverage. Smoking is not what we want kids to see these guys doing. Smoking only serves to rob us of too many beloved family and friends before their time. Harry deserves a better tribute.— JimmyTime
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- I love it! Super cool. Love this team. Great way to say thanks to Harry.— telly
- Ah yes, and the Flyers all drove as fast as possible after Pelle Lindbergh died...— J H
- Something has to kill you? Getting hit by a bus is not a chosen act. Smoking, drugs (including alcohol) are.— mikemaddog
- The tribute was strange - but fitting and from the heart.— Mh225
