Harry Kalas’ Widow Says Phillies ‘Betrayed Him’ and Won’t Let Them Play His Song Unless They Pay

Harry Kalas’ widow says Phillies ‘betrayed him’ and won’t let them play his song unless they pay

PHILADELPHIA — Eileen Kalas used to stand by the door as her husband filled up a coffee each morning at the Wawa in Newtown Square. Harry Kalas, his widow said, loved coffee but the legendary Phillies broadcaster was really there…

Widow of iconic Phillies broadcaster Harry Kalas incensed over team rebranding ballpark area: ‘They betrayed him’

The Phillies are making a polarizing change. Harry The K’s, an area in left field at Citizens Bank Park that opened with the stadium in 2004, had been serving as a tribute to longtime announcer Harry Kalas. But, according to The Philadelphia Inquirer, the team has sold the naming rights of the area to Ghost Energy.

Report: Harry Kalas' widow feels Phillies 'betrayed' her husband by sign removal

The widow of iconic Phillies broadcaster Harry Kalas reportedly feels "betrayed" by the team's decision to remove "Harry The K's" from the ballpark.

Harry Kalas's widow thinks Phillies 'betrayed Harry' by renaming iconic stadium bar

The widow of iconic Phillies radio and TV voice Harry Kalas says that the team’s decision to remove the “Harry The K’s” sign in Citizens Bank Field is a betrayal. Harry The K’s has been a name given to an area in left field at Citizens Bank Park since its inception in 2004. Kalas was the voice of the Phillies from 1971 until his death in 2009, and it was considered a tribute to his legacy that would presumably stand the test of time. Not so, how…

Eileen Kalas, widow of Harry Kalas, reportedly feels ‘betrayed’ by Phillies over renaming of Harry the K’s

Philadelphia Phillies announcer Harry Kalas waves to the crowd during ceremonies honoring the Hall of Fame broadcaster before the start of the Phillies game against the St. Louis Cardinals, Sunday, Aug. 18, 2002, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Dan Loh) Eileen Kalas, the widow of Phillies legendary broadcaster Harry Kalas, is not happy with the Phillies’ decision to rename Harry the K’s. Eileen told Matt Breen of the Philadelphia Inquirer that she fe…