Apr 14 2009 - Tax Season edition
Hope everybody had a great Easter Sunday wherever you may be. It was a good one over here in L.A. - spent it with some good friends. Now the week and the time of the year everybody cringes on - and that is Tax Season. It's not one of my favorite times of the year either, but it has to be done - the federal government requires everybody to do it - those who earned income that is.
Another sad time in baseball. Last week was the sudden death of Angels pitcher Nick Adenhart, as the result of a felony DUI hit and run. Two Cal-State Fullerton students were also killed in the wreck; one of which was a cheerleader. The guy that caused this wreck was arrainged today, facing three counts of second-degree murder, felony hit & run, felony DUI, driving on a revoked license, etc.
And now, a well-known baseball voice is silenced forever: Harry Kalas. Thirty-eight years with the Phillies organization, and before that, six years with the Houston Astros; he successfully filled the shoes vacated by the legendary Byrum Saam and became an institution in his own right. Today, he is deceased - the victim of an apparent heart attack at the age of 73. Harry was preparing for today's game against the Washington Nationals when he collapsed - and was rushed to a local hospital in full cardiac arrest. An hour later, he was gone. In addition, Harry was the voice of NFL Films, and did play-by-play for Westwood One for some 20-plus years.
Harry was best remembered for famous phrases such as "it's outta here" and "struck him out", two phrases that has since carried over to Terry Smith of the Angels. Baseball certainly won't be the same without Harry the K.
Dodger fans, enjoy what you have with Vinnie - eventually soon he will be gone too. When that day comes, it will truly be a sad day. Vin Scully is irreplacable - no doubt about that. The same holds true with the departed Harry Kalas, as well as Jack Buck, Curt Gowdy, Harry Caray, Bob Prince, Jack Brickhouse, Bill King, Bob Murphy, Mel Allen, Red Barber and Russ Hodges. Yes we still have Jerry Coleman, Dave Niehaus, Bob Uecker, Milo Hamilton and Jon Miller around, but who knows when they will hang it up? Coleman has officially retired his gold star, since he no longer does play by play. Niehaus still gets out the rye bread and mustard for grand salamis, but he's late in his career himself.
Well that's about it for now. Enjoy the rest of the week.
Another sad time in baseball. Last week was the sudden death of Angels pitcher Nick Adenhart, as the result of a felony DUI hit and run. Two Cal-State Fullerton students were also killed in the wreck; one of which was a cheerleader. The guy that caused this wreck was arrainged today, facing three counts of second-degree murder, felony hit & run, felony DUI, driving on a revoked license, etc.
And now, a well-known baseball voice is silenced forever: Harry Kalas. Thirty-eight years with the Phillies organization, and before that, six years with the Houston Astros; he successfully filled the shoes vacated by the legendary Byrum Saam and became an institution in his own right. Today, he is deceased - the victim of an apparent heart attack at the age of 73. Harry was preparing for today's game against the Washington Nationals when he collapsed - and was rushed to a local hospital in full cardiac arrest. An hour later, he was gone. In addition, Harry was the voice of NFL Films, and did play-by-play for Westwood One for some 20-plus years.
Harry was best remembered for famous phrases such as "it's outta here" and "struck him out", two phrases that has since carried over to Terry Smith of the Angels. Baseball certainly won't be the same without Harry the K.
Dodger fans, enjoy what you have with Vinnie - eventually soon he will be gone too. When that day comes, it will truly be a sad day. Vin Scully is irreplacable - no doubt about that. The same holds true with the departed Harry Kalas, as well as Jack Buck, Curt Gowdy, Harry Caray, Bob Prince, Jack Brickhouse, Bill King, Bob Murphy, Mel Allen, Red Barber and Russ Hodges. Yes we still have Jerry Coleman, Dave Niehaus, Bob Uecker, Milo Hamilton and Jon Miller around, but who knows when they will hang it up? Coleman has officially retired his gold star, since he no longer does play by play. Niehaus still gets out the rye bread and mustard for grand salamis, but he's late in his career himself.
Well that's about it for now. Enjoy the rest of the week.
posted by Robert @ 8:54 PM
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