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Friday To Be Kalas Day At Ballpark

More tributes for Harry the K. Here is what’s happening Friday, from a Phillies press release:

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 acknowledgments 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 (photo courtesy Todd Zolecki).
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.

Tim first found the Phillies as a little infant at Veteran’s Stadium, cheering on a Juan Samuel game-winning home run in his very first game. With the pinstripes in his blood, he witnessed Terry Mulholland’s 1990 no-hitter, “Steve Carlton Night” at the Vet, game three of the 1993 World Series, countless games during the charmed 2008 championship season and various road excursions. Since November 2007 Tim’s been writing about them daily at Phillies Nation, becoming one of the world’s most popular Phillies scribes. You can catch him on Twitter and Facebook, as well. When he’s not talking about the Phils he’s relaxing with a St. Bernardus ABT 12 or one of his many favored brews.