Why I am a Phillies Fan
While I am a relatively quiet Phillies fan, I really am, I have followed the team since I knew what baseball was. Where I grew up the Phillies and Orioles were on TV and I always enjoyed listening to Harry Kalas and Richie Ashburn call the games. The style of calling the game used by Kalas and Ashburn won me over as a kid and the Phillies became the team I rooted for. I remember them winning the 1980 World Series and the two World Series losses in 83 and 93. While Richie Ashburn is no longer with us, Harry Kalas still is and he is still among my favorite to hear call a game. Here is how Harry Kalas called it.
"One strike away, nothing-and-two the count to Hinske. Fans on their feet, Brad Lidge stretches . . . the pitch . . . swing and a miss! Struck him out! . . . The Philadelphia Phillies are 2008 World Champions of Baseball!""Brad Lidge does it again and stays perfect for the 2008 season, 48-for-48 in save opportunities for the 2008 season, 48-for-48 in save opportunities . . . and let the city celebrate! Let the 48-hour wait diminish the euphoria of this moment and the celebration . . ."
"Twenty-five years in this city that a team has enjoyed a world championship and the fans are ready to celebrate. What a night! Phils' winning, 4-3, Brad Lidge gets the job done once again!"
