I had a chance to see Tiger Woods--in person--for the first time on Thursday.  We went to the AT&T National in Bethesda, just to watch.  Watching Tiger was like watching a rock star playing golf.  Fans were lined 2-3 deep just to watch him on the putting green.  Then we he teed off on 1, fans were lined 5-6 deep all the way down the fairway.  We eventually found a spot on the 9th green and saw him sink one of his many birdies on the day.  I've seen a number of PGA events, but am always overwhelmed at the skill level of these guys.  It's worth the trip to see this tournament in person.  It's only an hour and a half from Harrisburg.  We have a link on our web site with ticket and parking information.  It runs through Sunday July 5.

On an unrelated note, I'll be doing play by play on the Harrisburg Senators radio broadcast Sunday with Terry Byrom on WTKT-AM 1460, starting at 2pm.  It's been a few year since I've done baseball play by play, but I'm really excited about joining Terry on Sunday

Gregg

What another great night!  I'm guessing over 3 thousand fans were at Giant Center Friday night to watch our abc27 broadcast of the Bears championship victory!   It was almost as loud as the Bears winning the game at home.  Another great team effort...quick start.  Moose didn't seem to have much of a chance.  Come out for the victory celebration Saturday at 7pm at Giant Center.  AND a good day all around with the Penguins winning the Stanley Cup, Camp Hill winning their baseball title and Greencastle their softball title! 

In 1971, I went to my first Phillies game.  It actually was a double-header at the Vet.  In 1971, I wasn't real aware of Harry Kalas.  It was his first year with the team.  How that changed.  Harry's voice became the Phillies.  Even in those really bad years, and there were plenty of those, Harry's style still made you want to listen to the games.  His interaction with Richie Ashburn was priceless.  Whitey had this incredible dry sense of humor.  Harry was the straight man.  I got to interview Harry a half dozen times over the years...usually at spring training.  My last conversation with him was during the World Series.  Our sports photographer and lifelong Phillies fan, Mike Torchia and I were standing waiting for an elevator and so was Harry..  It was just the three of us, so we struck up a conversation.  Harry was, as usual, engaging and made us feel like we were his best friend.    One of my close college friends (ok truth be know--my college girlfriend) was also a budding sportscaster and lived outside Philly.  Harry was extremely kind and encouraging to her for many years.   I can tell you other stories of his kindness...and passion for the Phillies.  Broadcasters like Harry, who stay with one team their entire careers, rarely happen anymore.  People like Jack Buck, Ernie Harwell, Vin Scully just don't happen anymore.  Baseball and the Phillies are richer for Harry and poorer for his loss to the game and those of us who spent many summer nights listening to the Phillies       Gregg Mace