Vin Scully was the foundational figure in the history of baseball. The Los Angeles Dodgers reported that he had died Tuesday night.
Scully was a broadcaster for the Brooklyn Dodgers back in the 1950s. After moving to Los Angeles, he stayed there until his death in 2016. He was a fixture in Dodgers culture for six decades and then Southern California as a whole before retiring in 2016.
The Dodgers posted a statement on Tuesday mourning Scully’s passing.
— Los Angeles Dodgers (@Dodgers) August 3, 2022
Not only did he call some of the greatest moments in Dodgers’ history but also in MLB history.
When Bill Buckner, Boston Red Sox’s first baseman, let a ground ball pass him in Game 6, 1986 World Series, he was there.
Some of the greatest moments in baseball history would not be the same without Vin Scully’s voice… 💙
Man… this one hurts 😔pic.twitter.com/kLBVEyCgYF
— Baseball Today (@dailymlbtweets) August 3, 2022
His voice was on the air when Kirk Gibson homered off of Dennis Eckersley in Game 1 of the 1988 World Series.
Vin Scully calling Kirk Gibson’s walk-off home run in the 1988 World Series.
Iconic.
(via @MLB)pic.twitter.com/1XgLOcigpN
— Bleacher Report (@BleacherReport) August 3, 2022
And he had the privilege of calling Fernando Valenzuela’s no-hitter in 1990.
Fernando Valenzuela, no-hitter June 29, 1990.
Vin Scully calls have endless possibilities.
Today, a part of baseball was lost.
The best. Please RIP pic.twitter.com/cw8KBF1GN9
— Mike Beauvais (@MikeBeauvais) August 3, 2022
Scully is a great debt to baseball, and his legacy will continue long after his death. Vin, rest in peace.
Our voice.
MLB Network is saddened by Vin Scully’s passing. pic.twitter.com/BgJwsxqij7
— MLB Network (@MLBNetwork) August 3, 2022
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