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	Harry Kalas, a Broadcast Pioneer (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
		A broadcaster for more than four decades, Broadcast Pioneers member Harry Kalas was born on Thursday, March 26, 1936 in Chicago and reared in the western suburb of Naperville.
		Following the army, Harry Kalas was Sports Director of KGU radio and was play-by-play announcer for the Hawaii Islanders of the Pacific Coast League from 1961 to 1964.
		Harry and his wife Eileen have three sons, Todd, Brad and Kane and they live in a western suburb of Philadelphia.
	www.broadcastpioneers.com /kalas.html (550 words)

	Harry Kalas - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		Harry Kalas (born March 26, 1936) is an American sportscaster, best known for his roles as lead play-by-play announcer for Major League Baseball's Philadelphia Phillies and as voice-over narrator for NFL Films.
		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.
		Harry also helped announce the ceremonial closing of Philadelphia's Veterans Stadium in 2003 and was the master of ceremonies at the ceremonial opening of Citizens Bank Park in 2004.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Harry_Kalas (512 words)

	Harry Kalas - BR Bullpen (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
		Harry Kalas (born March 26, 1936) is a popular baseball broadcaster for the Philadelphia Phillies.
		Kalas and Ashburn became beloved figures in Philadelphia.
		His son, Todd Kalas, is a television broadcaster for the Tampa Bay Devil Rays.
	www.baseball-reference.com /bullpen/Harry_Kalas (230 words)

	Highbeam Encyclopedia - Search Results for kalas
		Harry Kalas, from son of a preacher man to Hall of Fame.(Knight Ridder Newspapers)
		Harry Kalas sells with the on-the-field play, not the flash.
		Harry Kalas, from son of a preacher man to Hall of Fame.
	www.encyclopedia.com /SearchResults.aspx?Q=kalas (592 words)

	[No title] (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
		Kalas said the NCAA wrestling meet was held during the time he was at WSUI, and he did the hold-by-hold announcing at that.
		Kalas’ first major league job was with the Astros in 1965, and that was a big year in Houston.
		One thing that bothers Kalas is that Richie Ashburn, a former Phillies player who later went on to be Kalas’ broadcast partner for 27 years, won’t be able to be with him at Cooperstown.
	home.sprintmail.com /~malympcc/kalas.htm (924 words)

	Harry Kalas \| Applause Online \| WHYY
		A half-hour profile of Kalas is the first in a new WHYY series that celebrates some of this region's Hometown Legends and explores how living in the Delaware Valley has impacted their lives and the ways they have profoundly affected the lives of local residents.
		Kalas, who has broadcast seven playoffs and three World Series since he became the voice of the Phillies in 1971, was recently honored by the National Baseball Hall of Fame with its 2002 Ford C. Frick Award.
		Kalas also hints at his plans for the future, when he makes the decision to hang up his headphones.
	www.whyy.org /applauseonline/harrykalasjuly.html (213 words)

	Philadelphia Athletics Historical Society; Events: To The Hall For Harry
		Harry Kalas, the Hall of Fame's newest Ford C. Frick award winner.
		Later that week Harry (Adams) got to meet Harry (Kalas) at Veterans Stadium in conjunction with artist Stan Kotzen's original painting that was presented to Mr.
		Kalas for his long and enjoyable service to Philly's sports fans.
	www.philadelphiaathletics.org /event/kalas2002.html (1071 words)

	CNNSI.com - Baseball - Kalas elected to broadcasters' wing of Hall of Fame - Thursday January 31, 2002 02:31 PM
		Posted: Thursday January 31, 2002 2:31 PM Philadelphia Phillies radio and television announcer Harry Kalas was voted the Ford C. Frick Award and will be inducted into the broadcasters' wing of the Hall of Fame on July 28.
		Kalas, the voice of the Phillies since 1971, worked 27 seasons with the late Richie Ashburn and has called more than 5,000 Phillies games.
		Kalas will be honored with Ozzie Smith, the only player elected to the Hall of Fame this year, and Joe Falls of The Detroit News, who will be inducted into the writers' wing of the Hall of Fame.
	sportsillustrated.cnn.com /baseball/news/2002/01/31/phillies_kalas_ap (344 words)

	National Baseball Hall of Fame - 2002 Frick Award Winner Harry Kalas (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
		Harry Kalas, longtime announcer for the Philadelphia Phillies, was the 2002 recipient of the Ford C. Frick Award.
		A native of Naperville, Illinois, Kalas graduated from the University of Iowa in 1959 with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Speech, Radio, and Television.
		Kalas, revered for his uncanny ability to connect with his listeners, whether on radio or television, has called more than 5,000 Phillies games.
	www.baseballhalloffame.org /hofers_and_honorees/frick_bios/kalas_harry.htm (223 words)

	Harry feels blessed as he hits 70 (phillyBurbs.com) \| Philadelphia Phillies
		Harry the K still feels great at 70, and he attributes it taking better care of himself.
		Kalas was urged to give up cigarettes, too, but recently compromised and cut back from two packs a day to one.
		Harry's looking for something similar to his current contract, a two year-deal with a club and “Harry Kalas option” for a third year.
	www.phillyburbs.com /pb-dyn/news/102-03272006-632172.html (899 words)

	ESPN.com: MLB - Living Legends: Phillies voice Harry Kalas
		It was a blind speech professor at Cornell College in Iowa that prophesied the future for then-freshman Harry Kalas.
		Kalas inherited that unmistakable deep sound from his father, a minister, whose son became a diehard baseball fan when Washington Senators outfielder Mickey Vernon took him on a tour of the dugout during Kalas' first visit to Comiskey Park.
		Kalas described his style as one of striving for accuracy and the ability to rise to the moment.
	espn.go.com /mlb/s/2003/0615/1568274.html (1189 words)

	ESPN.com - Favorite legends of ESPN announcers
		Harry Caray was as much a part of the Cubs as the ivy at Wrigley.
		Harry was the No. 1 guy and his style was one that came right through the radio dial, grabbing you and taking you on a wild ride when the Cardinals were doing well, and you could feel how crushed he was when things weren't so good.
		After Harry left, Jack took over and it was completely different, as Jack used fewer words, more pauses, then excitement when it was necessary.
	sports.espn.go.com /espn/print?id=1568297&type=story (423 words)

	CNNSI.com - Baseball - Phillies announcer headed to Cooperstown - Sunday July 28, 2002 12:07 AM
		Kalas, the voice of the Philadelphia Phillies since 1971, has called thousands of home runs in 41 years as a broadcaster.
		Kalas fell in love with baseball at age 10 when his father took him to Comiskey Park to see the Chicago White Sox play the Washington Senators.
		Kalas is well-liked by players, admired by his peers and loved by fans.
	sportsillustrated.cnn.com /baseball/news/2002/07/27/kalas_hall_ap (859 words)

	Broadcaster Kalas is voice of Philadelphia (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
		And in Philadelphia, it's the Phillies' Harry Kalas.
		Kalas, 66, was honored Sunday with the Ford C. Frick award for broadcasters at the Clark Sports Center.
		Kalas' slow, soothing voice has been a staple at Phillies games since 1971, and his signature call of, "It's outta here, home run!" is one of the most recognizable in sports.
	www.thedailystar.com /sports/2002/07/29/spozkalas.html (906 words)

	Harry Kalas \| Hometown Legends \| TV12 \| WHYY
		Harry Kalas was born in Chicago on March 26, 1936.
		Kalas attended Cornell College in Mt. Vernon, Iowa before transferring to the University of Iowa where he earned his Bachelor of Arts degree in Speech, Radio and Television.
		Kalas says the thing that has made in stay in Philadelphia so long is, "the passion of the sports fans.
	www.whyy.org /tv12/HarryKalas.html (165 words)

	The Honolulu Advertiser \| Sports (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
		Kalas applied for and received an early release from the Army just in time for the Islanders’ Pacific Coast League debut.
		Kalas said that many Islander fans thought he was on the road with the Islanders because the sound effects, such as crowd noise and descriptions of each stadium, made it seem so.
		Kalas maintained close ties with many of his Hawaii friends — especially with Whaley until Whaley’s death in 1990s.
	the.honoluluadvertiser.com /1999/Dec/29/sports5.html (853 words)

	As negotiations progress, Kalas has some regrets (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
		Kalas will be 68 in March, he's in the Hall of Fame, and this may well be his last contract (although that is a decision Kalas certainly hasn't made yet).
		The Phillies absolutely recognize Kalas' importance to their franchise (the team is, in fact, preparing to announce a new restaurant at Citizens Bank Park that will bear Kalas' name as soon as the contract is done).
		Kalas was honored with the Legacy of Excellence Award at the Philadelphia Hall of Fame last week.
	www.courierpostonline.com /columnists/cxro021504a.htm (823 words)

	ON THE AIR Kalas preparing for big day in Cooperstown
		Kalas' wife, three sons, Todd, 34, a television pre-game host for the Tampa Bay Devil Rays, Brad, 31, and Kane 13, plus Kalas' brother and his family will be in Cooperstown, N.Y., for the ceremonies.
		Kalas thanked the fans who sent cards and letters of congratulations, many of whom will be traveling to Cooperstown for the ceremony.
		Guest announcers have joined Kalas on selected Sunday afternoon games; a section of www.phillies.com is dedicated to his greatest calls, and there will be a "Richie and Harry" bobble-head doll giveaway on Aug. 18.
	www.bradyresidence.com /harrykalas.html (545 words)

	Kovack;s Takes Season 21
		Anderson and Kalas were becoming a great duo on the air and Wheeler is downright awful, but this that is a whole another story.
		Kalas is bigger than the Phillies and the Phillies brass better realize this real soon.
		Kalas has earned the right to go out on his own terms and frankly I could not imagine watching or listening to a Phillies game without him.
	www.geoclan.com /sports/articles/06/ktakes/KovacksTakesSeason21.htm (1019 words)

	Celebrity Page, Celebrity addresses, scans, photos, pictures
		Harry Kalas (born March 26, 1936) is an American sportscaster, best known for his roles as lead play-by-play announcer for Major League Baseball's Philadelphia Phillies and as voice-over narrator for NFL Films.
		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.
		Harry also helped announce the ceremonial closing of Philadelphia's Veterans Stadium in 2003 and was the master of ceremonies at the ceremonial opening of Citizens Bank Park in 2004.
	www.mailhollywood.com /cel.php?viewCel=17945 (466 words)

	Philliesport Phillies News All the news, scores and lots more... (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
		Harry Kalas, better known as "Harry the K," is returning to the team for a 34th season, after agreeing to a three-year contract.
		Kalas opened the Astrodome in Houston and Veterans Stadium in Philadelphia during his years as a broadcaster.
		And Kalas is guaranteed to be a part of Philadelphia for at least three more seasons, and possibly more.
	www.baseballfans.net /phillies/article.php?story=20040224232410379 (712 words)

	Scout.com: Two Legends Get Very Different Treatment
		If you listen to Harry Kalas, you can tell that he's not quite the broadcaster that he used to be.
		Kalas should be able to near dictate who he works with, where and when.
		There is some speculation that Kalas will retire, but he says he'll stick around "as long as I enjoy it." Knowing of the relationship between he and Wheeler, it's likely that the enjoyment of his job by Kalas and the frequency of his pairing with Wheeler could have a direct correlation.
	phillies.scout.com /2/502739.html (744 words)

	PhilaPhans Message Boards - Harry Kalas wants a new contract and no more Wheeler
		Kalas has had a noticeable dropoff in quality the past 3-4 years.
		Harry IS the Phillies, if he says Wheeler has to go, then you fire the guy instantly.
		Harry has declined a little, but he is still very good.
	www.philaphans.com /forums/showthread.php?threadid=85 (1678 words)

	PhilliesPhans.com :: View topic - SOB! Save Our Broadcasts[NOT OT]
		The tentative plan is to pair Hall of Famer Harry Kalas and Chris Wheeler in the first three and last three innings on television, with Wheeler and Scott Graham working the middle three.
		Harry Kalas is a integral piece of my fandom and I'll be heart-broken when he retires.
		Since Harry Kalas is close to retirement I would hope the Phillies would choose to honor him and give the fans a chance to honor and thank Mr.
	www.philliesphans.com /phorum/viewtopic.php?t=32151 (1847 words)

	Call of the Game }>> The industry resource for sports broadcasting news, jobs and discussion, since 2001.
		"Harry Kalas is a very, very valuable member of our ballclub as a play-by-play announcer and visible spokesperson," Scott Palmer, the Phillies' director of media and public affairs, said Tuesday.
		Kalas, 69, is in the final year of a three-year contract he signed prior to the 2004 season.
		Kalas figured if the move is being considered it's because the Phillies would like to have more consistency with the broadcast.
	www.callofthegame.com /news/index.php?itemid=1509 (670 words)

	Philadelphia Athletics Historical Society; Events: To The Hall For Harry
		Harry Kalas, the Hall of Fame's newest Ford C. Frick award winner.
		Later that week Harry (Adams) got to meet Harry (Kalas) at Veterans Stadium in conjunction with artist Stan Kotzen's original painting that was presented to Mr.
		Kalas for his long and enjoyable service to Philly's sports fans.
	philadelphiaathletics.org /event/kalas2002.html (1071 words)

	Scout.com: Out of Left Field: The Father of Baseball
		Cap’n Harry, as he was affectionately known back then, gave the fledgling Phillies a loss in their inaugural game in 1883, beating his old friend Al Reach’s new franchise 4-3.
		Harry Wright revamped the Philadelphia lineup, and although improvement was modest that first season at 39–73, the franchise did begin to show signs of flourishing.
		Responding to Harry Wright’s lifetime in the game, the National League created the position of Chief of Umpires for Harry in 1894, and he held the position until his death on October 3, 1895.
	phillies.scout.com /2/362749.html (851 words)

	[No title] (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
		One of America's most respected baseball and sports announcers in all of journalism, Harry Kalas strived for a dream from boyhood.
		Kalas announced for the Houston Astros (six years), then on to the Philadelphia Phillies, his "home" since 1971.
		Harry Kalas has been "the voice" for the University of Houston football, Southwest Conference basketball, Big Five Basketball, and is the narrator for several nationally-syndicated programs.
	www.ncusd203.org /central/html/why/specialr/alumni/kalas.html (140 words)

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