Memorial Patch for HK
The Phillies announced their plans yesterday to honor Harry Kalas.
From Todd Zolecki:
Memorial Tribute/Funeral Services
The Kalas family and the Phillies have announced that a memorial tribute for Harry Kalas will be held at Citizens Bank Park on Saturday, April 18.
An opportunity to pay respects to the Hall of Fame broadcaster will be given on a first come, first served basis to as many fans as possible from 8:00 a.m. until 12:45 p.m. At that time, all fans in attendance will be directed to seats for an on-field tribute that will begin at 1:00 p.m.
Additional information will be made public as details are finalized.
Funeral services and burial will be private and held early next week.
Uniform Patches
Beginning [today], players will wear HK uniform patches for the rest of the season. The black circular HK patch will be located on the front of the jersey in the area of the heart.
Friday Night
The Phillies return home on Friday night to play San Diego at 7:05. The Phillies will also pay tribute to Harry prior to the game. Fans are urged to arrive early. More details will be forthcoming.
I’m sure the tribute on Friday will be very moving. I’m going to be at the game, so I’ll be sure to get pictures. It’s going to be a very sad day on Friday, but I’m sure Saturday is going to be very touching as well. The last time a city lost a beloved broadcaster, Richie Ashburn, the turnout was tremendous. I can only imagine what happens when this city turns out to mourn Harry K.
-KK
Update: Phillies have finalized plans to honor Harry on Friday night, according to Zo
Fans are urged to arrive early for the Friday game when the Phillies play the San Diego Padres at 7:05 p.m. at Citizens Bank Park. It will be the first home game since Hall of Fame broadcaster Harry Kalas’ death four days earlier.
The Phillies will honor their legendary voice prior to the game with several tributes:
- The television booth in which Harry broadcast since Citizens Bank Park opened in 2004 will be named the Harry Kalas Broadcast Booth, “That ball’s outta here!” A plaque will be hung to officially name the booth. 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 three sons, Todd, Brad and Kane.
- Prior to the National Anthem, to be sung by Harry’s son Kane, there will be a moment of silence.
- All fans will receive an 8″x10″ color photograph of Harry.
- Harry’s signature will be displayed on the field during the seven-game homestand beginning on Friday.
- Also for the seven games, 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-mast.
- A video of Harry’s career will be aired 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.
Other acknowledgements include:
- During the first half-inning of the game televised by Comcast Network Philadelphia (formerly CN8), there will be no announcer commentary.
- Throughout the remainder of the season, a billboard honoring Harry will be displayed on the outfield wall.
- As previously announced, an HK patch will be worn on Phillies uniforms this season.
- Throughout the 2009 season, following every Phillies home run, Harry’s legendary “Outta Here!” home run call will be played over the PA system as the Liberty Bell lights up.
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