Harry Kalas

Sportscaster

Birthday March 26, 1936

Birth Sign Aries

Birthplace Naperville, IL

DEATH DATE Apr 13, 2009 (73)

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About

Philadelphia Phillies play-by-play announcer who also lent his voice to NFL Films. He held the position up to his death in 2009. He won a Ford C. Frick Award for his announcing work. 

Before Fame

He started his career calling minor-league baseball games in Hawaii.

Trivia

He was drafted into the United States Army immediately after graduating from the University of Iowa. He commentated on Animal Planet's Puppy Bowls one through five. 

Family Life

He had three sons: Todd, Brad, and Kane.

Associated With

He became known for his love of "High Hopes" by Frank Sinatra, which he sang during numerous broadcasts.