WASHINGTON -- Ruben Amaro Jr. can hardly remember listening to anyone but Harry Kalas call a Phillies game. Neither can Pennsylvania native and Phillies starting pitcher Jamie Moyer. And at 46, he's the oldest active player in the major leagues.That tells the story of Kalas' connection to Philadelphia in years alone.
It only superficially explains how he became a Philadelphia institution on par with cheesesteaks, the Liberty Bell and sports fans so passionate that they'd boo Santa Claus.
"He's been a part of my life since I was born," Amaro, the Phillies' general manager, said.
