Gonzo: E-mails about Harry Kalas
While thinking about how baseball will never sound the same, it's time for an all-Harry Kalas e-mail bag.
Since 1971, Phillies fans have been comfortable inviting Harry into their living rooms, cars, backyards, beach blankets and anyplace else they wanted to hear or see the game. And we were always comfortable with Harry in our presence. How many times have you heard someone say about an announcer, "That guy gets on my nerves." You never heard that about Harry.
STEVEN M. FALK / Staff Photographer
During batting practice, Phils pitcher Joe Blanton stands in front of a banner honoring Harry Kalas, remembered in many e-mails.
- Greg
Greg,
That was the remarkable thing about Harry. Even more impressive than his voice or his talent for calling a game was how he managed to become universally loved in Philadelphia. That's tough in any city. It's damn near impossible here. That's a truly amazing trick. Even if you never met him, he made you feel special. I don't think we'll see another person like him in this town.
- Gonzo
One can only hope that Harry and Whitey are together again. It won't be baseball around here without him. Here's to you, Harry the K. Thanks for the memories.
- Gene
Gene,
Don't you love the idea of Harry and Whitey trading stories or playing golf or just goofing on each other as they once did? I pray they've been reunited and that they're enjoying each other's company again.
- Gonzo
Thank the good Lord that Outta Here got outta here with a championship.
- Ron
