Phillies set plans to honor Kalas

April 16, 2009|by Daily News

The Phillies plan several tributes to Harry Kalas tomorrow night before their game against the Padres at 7:05. It will be the first time the team is at Citizens Bank Park since the broadcaster's death on Monday afternoon in Washington.

* The TV booth from which Harry broadcast will be named the Harry Kalas Broadcast Booth, "That ball's outta here!" The neighboring radio booth is named the Richie "Whitey" Ashburn Broadcast Booth, "This game's easy, Harry."

* The ceremonial first ball will be thrown by Harry's sons, Todd, Brad and Kane.

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* "The Star-Spangled Banner" will be sung by Kane Kalas. There will be a moment of silence before the anthem.

* During the first half-inning on the Comcast Network, there will be no announcer commentary.

* Fans will receive an 8-by-10 color photograph of Harry.

* Harry's signature will be displayed on the field during the seven-game homestand. Also, a black drape will appear in front of the Phillies' radio and TV booths, and the Phillies flag in Ashburn Alley will be hung at half-staff.

* A video of Harry's career will be shown on PhanaVision.

* During the seventh-inning stretch, a video of Harry singing "High Hopes" will be shown on PhanaVision. Fans will be encouraged to join in.

* For the rest of the season, a billboard honoring Harry will be displayed on the outfield wall.

* For the rest of the season, following every Phillies home run, Harry's "Outta here!" call will be played over the public-address system as the Liberty Bell lights up.

* An "HK" patch will be worn on Phillies uniforms this season.

* On Saturday, the Phillies will hold an on-field memorial for Harry at Citizens Bank Park at 1 p.m. Fans will be able to pay their respects on a first-come, first-served basis from 8 a.m. to 12:45 p.m. SEPTA will provide extra local Broad Street Line service leaving Fern Rock Transporation Center from 6 a.m. to 1 p.m.

 

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