Some broadcasters are known best for what they said, not necessarily how they said it. Sure, Harry Kalas, who died on April 13 at age 73, said some great things. His home-run call ("Outta heeeeere!") will never be topped. But more than anybody else, Harry will be remembered for how he said it: with great style and panache.
Not to mention his unforgettable voice, familiar not only to fans of the Philadelphia Phillies--for whom he had broadcast games since 1971--but also to people across the nation who heard him narrate highlights for NFL Films. When I joined the Phillies broadcast crew...
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