News of legendary broadcaster Vin Scully’s death sent shockwaves across Southern California and the sports world as the news first spread via the Dodgers’ social media accounts and an announcement during the broadcast of the Dodgers’ game against the Giants at Oracle Park in San Francisco.
Scully served as the voice of the Dodgers for 67 seasons. Over the years, he established a bond with Dodgers fans young and old and became an icon throughout Southern California and beyond. L.A. area professional teams such as the Kings, Rams and Chargers paid tribute via social media, as did the USC and UCLA athletic departments.
Here are 10 of his most memorable calls.
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“He was the best there ever was. Just when you think about the Dodgers, there’s a lot of history here and a lot of people who have come through, it’s just a storied franchise all the way around. But it almost starts with Vin, honestly.” @ClaytonKersh22 on Vin Scully’s legacy. pic.twitter.com/tbZxACr3lO
— SportsNet LA (@SportsNetLA) August 3, 2022
“It was one my of great thrills to get to meet [Vin Scully]… he was my idol there was no question about that.” Al Michaels joins the ‘Access SportsNet’ crew to talk about Vin Scully.
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— SportsNet LA (@SportsNetLA) August 3, 2022
“It’s really hard because it’s a portion of your life that you don’t want to lose, and you keep seeing your idols, your friends, continue to pass. This is a very, very tough day.” @OrelHershiser remembers the great Vin Scully. pic.twitter.com/T9DjxvRzyR
— SportsNet LA (@SportsNetLA) August 3, 2022
Statement from long-time LA Kings play-by-play announcer and Hockey Hall of Famer, Bob Miller on the passing of Vin Scully
— LA Kings (@LAKings) August 3, 2022
No one was better at any job than Vin Scully was at his. And, a lovely man on top of that. It’s a beautiful night and we will miss you @Dodgers https://t.co/rmt4QjsvZZ
— Jimmy Kimmel (@jimmykimmel) August 3, 2022
The Rams are saddened by the loss of sports and Los Angeles icon Vin Scully. Our sincere condolences are with the Scully family, friends, and Dodgers organization. https://t.co/MTBxM33nGk
— Los Angeles Rams (@RamsNFL) August 3, 2022
.@Joe_Davis shares the story of his first interaction with the legendary Vin Scully. pic.twitter.com/Mih4u47yq1
— SportsNet LA (@SportsNetLA) August 3, 2022
Vin Scully, voice of the @Dodgers, has died.
He was a true sports storyteller & his #Dodgers career lasted 67 years, the longest tenure of any broadcaster w/a single team in pro sports history.
Our deepest condolences to his family. Rest easy, @TheVinScully. You will be missed. pic.twitter.com/wSbMf6NYtX
— Billie Jean King (@BillieJeanKing) August 3, 2022
Rest in Power. A City of Angels icon. Another great one who made sports so damn special. #LoveLA
— LeBron James (@KingJames) August 3, 2022
“It’s one thing to achieve excellence… or to achieve greatness… but with Vin, it was utter mastery. It was breathtaking, the command he had of the craft.” – Bob Costas pic.twitter.com/LlIqVFpcru
— MLB Network (@MLBNetwork) August 3, 2022
The Yankees join the baseball community in mourning the loss of our legendary storyteller, and we celebrate the lifetime of memories he so graciously and eloquently shared with all of us. pic.twitter.com/FyqWIjhMP1
— New York Yankees (@Yankees) August 3, 2022
The @LADailyNews’ A1 and sports cover for Wednesday morning features Vin Scully, the Dodgers’ legendary broadcaster. pic.twitter.com/9wNexlagFW
— Inside SoCal Sports
(@InsideSoCalSpts) Hall of Fame Los Angeles Dodgers broadcaster Vin Scully passed away at the age of 94. @dodgers #dodgers #vinscully #halloffame #broadcaster #baseball @mlb #mlb pic.twitter.com/gzFcg9FzOJ
— Keith Birmingham (@photowkb) August 3, 2022
He meant so much to so many and there will never be another like him. Rarely do your childhood heroes exceed your expectations when you get to know them and yet somehow, Vinny did. May he forever rest in peace.
— Josh Rawitch (@HOFprez) August 3, 2022
You treated me with kindness & respect both on & off the air. I’ll forever be grateful for how you treated me, how you spoke about me, and my time with you. A Dodger Legend, on every level. Quite literally, the best to ever do it. You will be missed Vin.
— Sue Falsone (@suefalsone) August 3, 2022
“It’s really hard because it’s a portion of your life that you don’t want to lose, and you keep seeing your idols, your friends, continue to pass. This is a very, very tough day.” @OrelHershiser remembers the great Vin Scully. pic.twitter.com/T9DjxvRzyR
— SportsNet LA (@SportsNetLA) August 3, 2022
31 years ago when I said Hello at the @MLB All-Star Game pic.twitter.com/T24em2tsHs
— Bo Jackson (@BoJackson) July 11, 2020
This happened to a lot of L.A. writers: I was listening to a Dodgers game and heard Vin Scully quote a line from a column of mine. A thrilling moment — not diminished at all by the fact Vin slightly changed the wording to improve my joke.
— Kevin Modesti (@KevinModesti) August 3, 2022
There will never be another Vin Scully. You will be forever missed.
— Los Angeles Dodgers (@Dodgers) August 3, 2022
Photos: Vin Scully remembered by LA baseball fans at Dodger stadium https://t.co/CksxzwyVN7 pic.twitter.com/jX8fdH8Or7
— L.A. Daily News (@ladailynews) August 3, 2022
#FightOnForever, Vin Scully.
The voice of our city. pic.twitter.com/gR5DlMmbQI
— USC Trojans (@USC_Athletics) August 3, 2022
Rest in peace to an LA legend!
— UCLA Athletics (@UCLAAthletics) August 3, 2022
Wherever Vin went, a crowd always followed. He was rarely alone because everyone always wanted to be in his presence…myself included. I was fortunate enough to capture this moment before a game and I was just in awe. Rest peacefully, Vin. We miss you already.
— Sue Jo (@suejo825) August 3, 2022
RIP Vin https://t.co/fmfqepBeaT
— Damian Calhoun (@DamianCalhoun) August 3, 2022
I also had the chance to meet Mr. Scully in 2000. It was such an honor. I was speechless and in awe. It’s not often you meet an idol and they live up to the standard. Vin did. Such an amazing man that had influence on thousands. He will be missed. pic.twitter.com/yLKXlV5DJh
— Bryan Beban (@bkbeban) August 3, 2022
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