tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2846784286167706893.post7764561758003062053..comments2023-12-28T02:47:46.249-05:00Comments on The House That Glanville Built: Remembering Harry the KReverend Paul Reverehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02293762371442776830noreply@blogger.comBlogger11125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2846784286167706893.post-14317957085489679922009-04-15T08:45:00.000-04:002009-04-15T08:45:00.000-04:00Arkansas Fred, There is no way that story is true....Arkansas Fred, There is no way that story is true...If that happened to me, I'd have that story written on my tombstone.Paul "lil' Jon" Runyanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01435238817501414349noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2846784286167706893.post-1049894788638565642009-04-14T21:21:00.000-04:002009-04-14T21:21:00.000-04:00My dad liked to tell me a story about a charity go...My dad liked to tell me a story about a charity golf tournament he played in. Each foursome had a celebrity included and my dad's group was given Harry Kalas. On the last hole, my dad had a drive that he caught all and it went straight down the fairway. Harry gave him the old, "It's a long drive, watch that baby, way outta here." I couldn't imagine a cooler moment then getting that call about your shot from Harry. The man was THE MAN.Arkansas Fredhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00136725871002561847noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2846784286167706893.post-41963349771092590362009-04-14T13:19:00.000-04:002009-04-14T13:19:00.000-04:00Well said Rev. I also remember that Cardinals gam...Well said Rev. I also remember that Cardinals game like it was yesterday and I love that bobblehead. R.I.P. Harry, we'll miss you.silver foxhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15383834964819548171noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2846784286167706893.post-55690226493288187062009-04-14T12:42:00.000-04:002009-04-14T12:42:00.000-04:00RIP Harry.... It still really hasn't set in that h...RIP Harry.... It still really hasn't set in that he won't be calling Phillies games ever again. Philadelphia sports will never be the same.T.O.https://www.blogger.com/profile/08331512356006188018noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2846784286167706893.post-81852694530545334932009-04-14T12:34:00.000-04:002009-04-14T12:34:00.000-04:00God bless ya, Harry. Listening to a Phillies game...God bless ya, Harry. Listening to a Phillies game will never be the same. I just hope we can repeat and dedicate it to the greatest broadcaster in (Philadelphia) history!Paul "lil' Jon" Runyanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01435238817501414349noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2846784286167706893.post-54033371140503986432009-04-14T10:53:00.000-04:002009-04-14T10:53:00.000-04:00the former Yankee players that go on with them i l...the former Yankee players that go on with them i like they know the game and have great stories to tell on side. but also don't always have to talk over everything. Waldman, Kaye and Sterling should be locked in a room for year with their eyes stapled open and made watch and listen to Harry's games and see how it's done then question them on it and see if they learn anything about how to call a game then killed.Chris Kocur-Born and Raised Yankee Fanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01693288689502328157noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2846784286167706893.post-57246805630469799262009-04-14T10:49:00.001-04:002009-04-14T10:49:00.001-04:00On a side note to give you an idea we have 3 annou...On a side note to give you an idea we have 3 announcers here radio and TV who SUCK ASSHOLE so bad and know almost nothing about the game and will never ever be on the planet as Harry was. They are Susan Waldman, John Sterling and Michael Kaye. These people talk like they know all but know ZERO and they all think they are gods gift to broadcasting they have try to talk for an entire 9 innings and have the most annoying voices i have ever heard. It's just about impossible to enjoy a game when they won't SHUT THE FUCK up. and there interviews suck....Chris Kocur-Born and Raised Yankee Fanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01693288689502328157noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2846784286167706893.post-40355985473366855682009-04-14T10:49:00.000-04:002009-04-14T10:49:00.000-04:00Couldn't have said it better myself.Couldn't have said it better myself.Reverend Paul Reverehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02293762371442776830noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2846784286167706893.post-24506345017376039812009-04-14T10:46:00.000-04:002009-04-14T10:46:00.000-04:00(Con't)
These were all great announcers of generat...(Con't)<br />These were all great announcers of generations of fans and Harry was part of this group. I wish we had him here in the Bronx he would have made some of our winning moments here way better then they were.<br />R.I.P you'll be missedChris Kocur-Born and Raised Yankee Fanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01693288689502328157noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2846784286167706893.post-86215811148650615852009-04-14T10:44:00.000-04:002009-04-14T10:44:00.000-04:00(Con't)
He also had one of the best voices for ann...(Con't)<br />He also had one of the best voices for announcing as well. His voice was always calm sounding and was relaxing to hear, but also got you going when something exciting happened. I spent almost my entire car ride home from Philly yesterday listening to 950 ESPN (Philly) station and people were telling all the stories of Harry and listening to soundbites from his calls. And it reminded me of when Phill Rizzuto died a few years back. Most the city and old players who knew shared stories and they played some of his famous calls...Chris Kocur-Born and Raised Yankee Fanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01693288689502328157noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2846784286167706893.post-44715177653011944222009-04-14T10:37:00.000-04:002009-04-14T10:37:00.000-04:00I will speak for the Yankees fans here and they wi...I will speak for the Yankees fans here and they will all agree with me anyone who doesn't will be fuckin killed cause they are MORONS. The times i got to hear Harry Kalas were great not only in listing to man speak who knew the game but also at the same time knew that you did not have to speak for an entire 9 innings and try to drown out the fans and the sounds of the game. Harry did let you hear the ball hit the glove and the bat hit the ball. He was as real as they come in terms of personality, game knowledge and humanity with connecting to the fan base of a team and a city......Chris Kocur-Born and Raised Yankee Fanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01693288689502328157noreply@blogger.com