Harry Kalas
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Harry Kalas (born March 26, 1936) is an American sportscaster, and a popular baseball broadcaster for the Philadelphia Phillies.
Born in Naperville, Illinois, Kalas graduated from Naperville High School in 1954. He later graduated from the University of Iowa in 1958.
Kalas began his career in 1961 calling minor league games for the Hawaii Islanders while he was in the United States Army stationed in Hawaii.
Kalas made his major league debut in 1965 with the Houston Astros. In 1971, he was hired by the Phillies to replace Bill Campbell. After the retirement of By Saam, Kalas was paired with Andy Musser and Hall of Fame player Richie Ashburn.
Kalas and Ashburn became beloved figures in Philadelphia. They worked together for 23 seasons until Ashburn's sudden passing in 1997. Kalas made his memorable call in 1987, when Mike Schmidt hit his 500th career home run.
Kalas' familiar home run call is This ball is outta here!
Nicknamed "Harry the K", Kalas received the Ford Frick Award for his outstanding career in 2002.
In addition to baseball, Kalas calls National Football League games for CBS radio, has done voice work for NFL Films and advertisements for the Campbell Soup Company.
External link
- Baseball Hall of Fame - Frick Award recipient (http://www.baseballhalloffame.org/hofers_and_honorees/frick_bios/kalas_harry.htm)