The legendary announcer for the Philadelphia Phillies and NFL films died this afternoon at the age of 73, after collapsing in the broadcast booth prior to today's Phillies game in Washington.
One of the last of his kind- a legendary announcer associated with one team for decades- Kalas is a Baseball Hall of Famer who had called the Phillies games on TV and radio since 1971. He was, of course, behind the radio microphone for the Phils' World Series victory last October.
People had been saying for years that Harry was slipping, and occasionally missing calls, but I never minded (as opposed to Harry Caray, who appeared to be calling the wrong sport in his final years). I for one feel incredibly blessed that I was able to hear him call games for the past four years, as he was one of the very best things about sports in Philadelphia. RIP.