Harry Kalas Index Card, Post Card, Letter
Obtained: Through the mail. Sent August 4, 2006 c/o Phillies; Received August 19, 2006.
You ever get that warm, fuzzy feeling when everything just works out? Well, I wrote Harry Kalas, telling him how I grew up with his voice, how I missed it dearly since my family has moved to Florida, and that I aspire to be a Phillies broadcaster. I really didn't want his autograph; no, rather, I would have loved a little letter. And that is what I got, without asking. He also returned my SASE inside of a hand written Phillies envelope, which matches his handwriting.
Harry is, by all accounts, one of the true professional big league announcers. He's my professional idol and he didn't let me down, infact, he came through more so than I ever could have hoped for. Mr. Harry Kalas, you have no idea how much I appreciate the letter you wrote. Thank you!
Some quick facts about Harry:
- Graduated from the University of Iowa in 1959. Upon graduation day, he was drafted into the Army, where he served in Hawaii.
- Was a member of the innagural Houston Astros announce team from 1965 until 1970. In 1971, he moved into his home for the last 35 years, the Phillies broadcast booth.
- Called games for 26 years with Hall of Fame outfielder Richie Asburn.
- Inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame in 2002, receiving the Ford C. Frick award.
