PHILADELPHIA (CBS Philly) – It’s been nearly 10 years since the voice of the Philadelphia Phillies, Harry Kalas, passed away in the press box at Nationals Park prior to a game. The radio and television voice of the Phils for 38 years, Kalas saw plenty of highs along with the lowest of lows with the team through the years. Kalas’ soothing baritone voice was the soundtrack of many a muggy Philadelphia night, a comforting sound upon which one could focus for a few hours, letting go of the stresses each day might bring.
For many, Kalas was the voice fans would change the radio station to for those late West Coast games, fighting not to fall asleep but often failing.