RIP to Harry Kalas, one of the best voices in sports history who passed
away prior to the Phillies playing at Washington. He was 73. Harry was
also the voice over of NFL Films, and the Chunky Soup commercials as
well. I also remember him doing Notre Dame Basketball games back when
WGN sports showed them in the early 80s. Next to Jack Buck, Harry
Carey, Jack Brickhouse and Mel Allen, Kalas was just as good as they
were. Kalas also was the voice of Animal Planet's Puppy Bowl. He will
be missed.
Marilyn Chambers, the Ivory Snow pitchwoman who became
a porn star also passed away. She was 56 and of course best known in
the movie Behind The Green Door and "ahem" Inside Marilyn Chambers.
Later did some B movies and TV Series but never could top her porn
performances.
Mark The Bird Fidriych, whose shining moment was
his 1976 season with the Detroit Tigers, won 24 games but then injuries
ended his career. Later hooked up with The Orioles for a spell. Died
from a truck repair accident. He was 54.
As you all know Ed
Podolak will return back as commentator for the Hawkeye Football
team. Although I have reservations about meeting the guy a long time
ago, I still think he remains a top notch announcer and he does bleed
black and yellow. Here's hoping he will overcome the demons that
plagued him to take a semi retirement and get his act together.
