Phillies fan goes viral after winning chance to join radio booth for an inning
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Key Points:
- Lewis Kalb, a 73-year-old substitute teacher from New Jersey, fulfilled a lifelong dream by calling an inning of a Philadelphia Phillies baseball game on the radio after winning an auction for about $22,000.
- Kalb took over from Phillies radio announcer Scott Franzke for the top of the third inning during a 10-4 loss to the Nationals and delivered a polished and engaging broadcast, including memorable play-by-play moments.
- With over 30 years of experience calling more than 3,000 recreational and school-league games, Kalb impressed listeners and gained widespread attention after his broadcast went viral on social media.
- The Phillies highlighted Kalb’s achievement in a social media post that garnered over 200,000 views, boosting his profile among baseball fans.
- Kalb expressed pride in joining the ranks of major league announcers, regardless of the brief duration, marking a significant personal milestone.
