Harry Kalas
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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.
