Iconic Dodgers sportscaster Vin Scully dies at 94 – Vin Scully was one of the most iconic baseball broadcasters ever, having spent a remarkable 67 years as the lone sportscaster for the Dodgers on both radio and television.
Iconic Dodgers sportscaster Vin Scully dies at 94
Scully was known for his amazing ability to tell stories that perfectly painted the picture of the game for the audience. He also dipped into other sports, broadcasting football and golf. Scully’s time with the Dodgers was highlighted by many amazing moments, including a no-hitter thrown by Clayton Kershaw and Kirk Gibson’s walk-off homer in Game 1 of the 1988 World Series.
His 67 years with the team set a record for the longest any broadcaster worked with a single team in professional sports history. Scully had a gift for how much to tell the audience but also knew when to stop talking and let the game speak for itself.
Awards and honors
Scully’s career was highlighted with a Ford C. Frick award, given to an announcer every year for contributions to the game. He was also awarded the Presidential Medal of Freedom and a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame.
Scully signing off for the last time
“You and I have been friends for a long time, but I know in my heart that I’ve always needed you more than you’ve ever needed me, and I’ll miss our time together more than I can say. But you know what? There will be a new day and eventually a new year. And when the upcoming winter gives way to spring, rest assured, once again it will be ‘time for Dodger baseball.’ So this is Vin Scully wishing you a very pleasant good afternoon, wherever you may be.” —from Scully’s final broadcast for the Dodgers on October 2, 2016
Tributes to Vin Scully
Full obituary: Los Angeles Times
Brandon Gitles contributed to this report.
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