Remembering the Legendary Vin Scully

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The Iconic Voice of Dodgers Baseball

Los Angeles Dodgers fans and baseball enthusiasts around the world mourned the passing of a true broadcasting legend, Vin Scully, on Tuesday. The Dodgers themselves announced his death on social media, paying tribute to the man who had been the heart and soul of the team for over six decades.

Vincent Edward Scully was born in the Bronx, New York, on November 29, 1927. His illustrious career took flight at Fordham University, where he honed his skills by working for the school paper and college radio station. In the 1950s, he found his calling with the Brooklyn Dodgers, and when the team moved to the West Coast, Scully’s voice became synonymous with Dodgers baseball for an incredible 67 seasons.

Throughout his unparalleled career, Scully became not just the voice of the Dodgers but also their conscience and poet laureate. He captured the team’s beauty and chronicled their moments of glory, from the era of Jackie Robinson and Sandy Koufax to Kirk Gibson and Clayton Kershaw.

After the 2016 season, Scully retired from calling Dodgers games, a decision he had originally announced eight years prior. His contributions to the sport were recognized with numerous accolades, including induction into the MLB Hall of Fame in the 1980s. In 2016, President Barack Obama awarded him the Presidential Medal of Freedom, and this year he was honored with the Baseball Digest lifetime achievement award.

One year ago today, we lost the great Vin Scully ❤️ pic.twitter.com/Nm6oeJqHen

— js9innings (@js9inningsmedia) August 2, 2023

Beyond his broadcasting talent, Scully was admired for his humility and humanitarian spirit. Dodger President & CEO Stan Kasten fondly remembered him as a giant of a man who genuinely loved people, life, baseball, and his family. Scully’s legacy will forever be etched in the hearts and minds of all who had the privilege of hearing his iconic voice.

Despite his legendary status, Scully remained modest, considering himself a conduit between the game’s experts and the fans. He once said, “The game is the thing, not me. I am just a conduit for the game.”

At 94 years old, Vin Scully’s journey came to an end, leaving behind a lasting impact on the sport he loved and the millions of lives he touched. As the baseball world mourns the loss of an icon, his voice will continue to echo through the annals of history, forever linked with the cherished memories of Dodgers baseball.