Legendary MLB Broadcaster Vin Scully, 94, Passes Away

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.

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— 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.

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— 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