Vin Scully
Vin Scully
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A legendary voice of baseball, Vin Scully is widely regarded as one of the greatest sports broadcasters in history.
Full Name and Common Aliases
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Vincent Edward Scully was born on November 29, 1927, in Brooklyn, New York. He is often referred to simply as "The Voice" or "Vin."
Birth and Death Dates
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November 29, 1927 - August 2, 2022
Nationality and Profession(s)
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American sports broadcaster, radio announcer, and sportscaster.
Early Life and Background
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Growing up in Brooklyn, Scully developed a passion for baseball from an early age. He attended St. Francis Preparatory School and later worked as an usher at Ebbets Field, the home of the Brooklyn Dodgers. Scully's love for baseball led him to pursue a career in broadcasting, and he began his on-air work with the New York Yankees' radio network.
Major Accomplishments
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- Longest Tenure as a Play-by-Play Announcer: Scully worked with the Los Angeles Dodgers from 1950 to 2016, a record that still stands today.
- 18 World Series Championships: Scully called play-by-play for all of the Dodgers' championship wins during his tenure.
- Hall of Fame Inductee: In 1982, Scully was inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.
Notable Works or Actions
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Scully's contributions to baseball broadcasting go beyond his work with the Dodgers. He is also known for:
His iconic call of Sandy Koufax's perfect game in 1965: "Oh, there's a beautiful thing!"
Calling Hank Aaron's record-breaking home run in 1974: "We have a new home-run champion! Hank Aaron has hit number seven-hundred-twenty-five!"
* Being the first broadcaster to call play-by-play for both the Yankees and Dodgers.
Impact and Legacy
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Vin Scully's impact on baseball extends far beyond his incredible broadcasting career. He is remembered as a true gentleman, known for his kindness, humility, and love of the game. His legacy continues to inspire new generations of broadcasters, players, and fans alike.
Why They Are Widely Quoted or Remembered
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Scully's ability to convey the drama and excitement of the game made him a beloved figure in baseball. His quotes and calls are still widely referenced today, serving as a reminder of the magic he brought to the airwaves for over six decades.
Quotes by Vin Scully
I'm not a military general, a business guru, not a philosopher or author. It's only me.
Thank you for sneaking your transistor under the pillow as you grew up loving the Tigers. God has a new adventure for me.
I really love baseball. The guys and the game, and I love the challenge of describing things. The only thing I hate - and I know you have to be realistic and pay the bills in this life - is the loneliness on the road.
In all honesty, once you become a professional, number one, you're no longer a fan. I don't root for the Dodgers, really. I just try to do the game as best I can. And the winning and the losing will take care of itself.
I try to call the play as quickly as I possibly can and then shut up and let the crowd roar because, to me, the crowd is the most wonderful thing in the whole world when it's making noise.
I think when I first started, I tried to make believe I was in the ballpark, sitting next to somebody and just talking. And if you go to a ballgame, and you sit there, you're not going to talk pitches for three hours.
