Death of Harry Kalas

March 26, 1936 - April 13, 2009
Washington, District Of Columbia | Age 73

Philadelphia Phillies broadcaster dies at 73
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WASHINGTON (AP) — Longtime Philadelphia Phillies broadcaster Harry Kalas, who punctuated innumerable home runs with his "Outta here!" call, died Monday after being found passed out in the broadcast booth before a game against the Washington Nationals. He was 73.

"We lost our voice today," team president David Montgomery said, his voice cracking. "He has loved our game and made just a tremendous contribution to our sport and certainly to our organization."

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