LA native born in the mid 70s... Vin's voice is embedded in my brain... the history, the poetry, the silence and the play by play, dozing off to Vinny's voice after playing ouside all day during our summers. Later we took radios just to listen to Vin's play by play. He was our rock, our baseball curator. Gone but never forgotten, RIP Vin Scully

@billmcginley

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LA native born in the mid 60's and I loved what you said: history, poetry and silence. I used to cut class just so that I could listen to Vinny call spring training games from Vero Beach, Fl.

Growing up in SoCal we got to listen to Vin Scully call the Dodgers, Bob Miller call the Kings, Chick Hearn call the Lakers, and then read Jim Murray recap it in the morning. Truly blessed

@BillF1967

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We also had Dick Enberg calling the Angels. Sports broadcasting in Southern California during those years was truly a Golden Age.

@son0fsocal

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Hell yeah!!!

@Fakeaorta

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Oh yea! Chic Hearn! Loved that man also!!

@showtime951

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and Tom Harmon calling College Football!

Rich Eisen at his best is one of the best. A truly superb piece - worthy of the greatness being eulogized. Thanks Rich. Rest in Peace Vince.

I'm an Aussie and am having a very tough time dealing with Mr. Scully's passing. The voice of a city and her team. He will be truly missed

@brianeleighton

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He was the voice of the Dodgers, yes. However, he was far more than that. He was the voice of baseball and a living curator of its history. The Dodgers most hated rivals are the Giants. Players have attacked the other team with a bat (Giants player during a brawl). Fans have shot and/or stabbed rivals (Dodger fan was shot outside the Giants stadium and a Giants fan was stabbed outside Dodger Stadium). However, the visitors tv booth at the Giants home park is dedicated to Vin.

I was lucky enough to grow up in SoCal and remember hearing his voice as a little kid in the early 70s when my dad was listening to Dodgers games. RIP Vin. A true master of his craft!

@ISTANDALONE6824

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Absolutely

@ISTANDALONE6824

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It truly feels like losing a family member he would call a game and make you feel like you were there absolutely the GREATEST BROADCASTER OF ALL TIME. The G.O.A.T RIP Vinny 🎙

@ISTANDALONE6824

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A very sad day for Dodger blue ⚾️

@scottrichardson3800

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I’m 30. I was blessed to hear him call dodger games in the late 90s until 2016. He will be the best to ever do it. He was the reason I fell in love with the game and the dodgers as well. Rest easy legend.

@100hooker

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We didn’t know what we had as kids at the time but what a time to be a fan of LA sports. We had Vin Scully, Chick Hearn and Bob Miller. The Mt Rushmore of Broadcasting.

I know I speak for ALL Dodgers fans that we are devastated at this, but oh so proud to have had Vin Scully in our lives, for generations...GO be with God now, Vin. And we all thank you....

Rest in Peace, Vin. I haven't watched much baseball but I heard this man was incredible. He will never be forgotten

Not a Dodger fan, but Vin Scully was the all time greatest. There never will be another great like him.

The voice of my childhood. This man made me a Dodger fan. I will never forget his contributions to the Dodgers and the City of Los Angeles. What a legend. Rest In Peace Vin.

I was born in LA in 1961 and my first memories of Vin Scully were from listening to him with my great uncle Dan. I was fortunate enough to experience Vin Scully and Chick Hearn most of my life and what a blessing that was. Rest In Peace Vin❤️

One of my favorite Vin stories came at the very end of his professional career. His last season in the booth he chose to retire after the final regular season game despite the fact the Dodgers were favorites to go to and maybe win the World Series. Fans were perplexed as to why he wouldn't want to end his career possibly calling a World Series. He made the decision to allow his replacements call the postseason because he had the forethought to know that if the Dodgers ever found themselves in a win-or-go-home game the story would inevitably become "Is this Vin's last game?" and he chose not to risk having himself become a bigger storyline than the game and the players in it. Humble to the end. I tip my cap to one of the all-time greats to do what he did, Vin Scully. RIP

We had The Great Jerry Coleman voice of the SD Padres, WWII fighter pilot hero. When we lost him we could look up north and hear the Great Vin Scully! May he RIP with the rest of the Greats.

We here in the LA professional sports market have been deeply blessed to have the best in the business at announcing the games: Vin Scully, for everything noted here and more, Chick Hearn, for his “words-eye-view” and creating an entire lexicon that is now used by basketball fans and announcers alike all over the country and Legendary Kings hockey play-by-play announcer Bob Miller, who may be the best hockey announcer in the game….but, sadly, had to retire due to health reasons….fortunately, he is still with us! I have to believe that, while they only met a few times in life, Chick was waiting to greet Vin in heaven and welcome him! It is unlikely that we will ever have that formula as ambassadors to our sports again….and I, for one, cherish and greatly value the memories.

RIP Vin Scully. The man lived a dream of a life. He was an amazing man and everybody loved him. I can't fathom everything he was able to be a part of, witness and then call as a broadcaster.

I started listening to Vinny when I was 7 and half years old, in the summer of 1963. Our dad taught us a love of the game. Many happy memories. It is quite true, that you had to listen to Vinny call the whole 9 innings, and many games to appreciate who he was, and what he did. He communicated a love for baseball. You learned baseball from him- it’s nuances, history, and the players. Even with prose. He communicated a love for life and truth. May the Lord be with his family.

I’m so happy that no other sports city in America can say they had VIN SCULLY or CHICK HEARN😁

@N1120A

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Vin, Chick and Bob!

@showtime951

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Or Dick Enberg and Tom Harmon.

Icon, Legend, Dodger, Family Man, Friend. “It’s time for Dodger baseball. Hello everybody & a pleasant good evening to you.” R.I.P. VIN

@D-FensDogG

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Ahh, you perfectly nailed it, Kris!! I could hear Vin's voice and his intonation in my mind while reading the words you wrote. Well done!

Why do I cry hearing his voice today?

I remember one of the early MLB video games, Vin Scully voiced the in game broadcast. MLB 2002 and MLB 2004. Still some of my favorite baseball video games.

Thanks Rich, I was one of those many kid’s to have my radio under my pillow so can fall asleep listening to Vin!

You can here it in your head......"Let's get back to this one...."

Chick Hearn and Vin Scully…LA was spoiled. RIP the GOAT.

@showtime951

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Don't you ever forget the legend, Dick Enberg.

@otaviofrn_adv

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@@showtime951 Bob Miller for the Kings as well, although he is still among us

Scully was my introduction to baseball as an Aussie in college in SoCal in the early 2000’s. An iconic broadcaster. Perhaps the best ever in any sport.

Thank you, Mr. Eisen. I miss Vinny so much that I still replay many of his classic clips.

Beautiful tribute. Thanks Rich

I've never shed tears for someone I didn't personally know, but I did for Vin. I felt like he was a member of the family. I knew his voice as well as anyone's and I grew up with him telling me stories. I'll always miss him. The true GOAT.

I remember watching the 1984 World Series and Vin Scully was calling the game. What a great job Vin did calling the Series. Thank You Vin.

Vin Scully was one of those rare people who absolutely EVERYONE has nothing but praise and admiration for... RIP

Well done, Rich. This means a lot to all of us who truly loved Vin like a family member we never even met but somehow knew well… or so it felt. Thank you.

What a beautiful tribute Rich

I met Vinny every time I was fortunate enough to be part of his audience. "Tough act to follow" does not even BEGIN to describe the gap between professionals like Joe Davis/Orel Hershiser and Vin Scully.

I grew up in Los Angeles and watching him call games for years. I’m now in College trying to get my degree to do the same job Vin did and he’s the reason why I want to become a sports broadcaster. RIP Vin Scully 🙏🏽

@Fakeaorta

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Good vibes chasing your dream!

I'll always remember watching live when Scully called Kirk Gibson's walk off Homer in game one of the 88 World Series against Eckersley.

Outstanding, thanks for this Rich

Vin was mesmerizing and entertaining with grace and humility . Had pace and timing like no other.

Vin was my favorite since I was ten years old in Brooklyn. He was amazing and was the Dodgers voice. We loved that he was a lip reader and would tell what was being said during screaming matches between umpire vs manager. “Fertilizer!” Instead of “B_____it!”. When the Dodgers retreated to the left coast, the only times I saw Vin afterward was when he did World Series games and I enjoyed his work. Especially when my newer favorites, the Mets, played in 1986 series. He was a gem.

One of my brother's used to work for a lumber company in SoCal and Vinnie ordered some wood for a project he was having done. My brother arrived and Mr. Scully came out and told him to " Put the lumber right over there " in the same voice inflection he had when announcing a game. Memories.

My uncle had Dodgers season tickets but no kids, so he brought me to hundreds of games at Dodger Stadium in the 60s and 70s. We always brought a radio so we could hear Vin Scully call the game. RIP Vin, you were awesome.

When Vin told a story, the game became secondary. The greatest to ever do it.

@otaviofrn_adv

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even the game took a seat. No 3rd out was achieved when he was telling his stories

@chrisadams8182

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@@otaviofrn_adv pretty much what I said there..🙄

Legends never die. RIP Vin Scully

Great job, Rich for this. Well done. You did him justice (or very close!) Thank you for this.

I drove for a courier service in SoCal at night while in college…the nights Mr. Scully was on, the drive was “easy money”…I remember one night listening to a Valenzuela/Gooden 1-0 game…”mono a mono” with Vin at the mike…ART/POETRY…Respect…

More of a Red Barber acolyte and then Curt Gowdy with the Red Sox but what always impressed me about Vin Scully and the others in the pantheon is how as announcers they were never more than they needed to be. Respect for the sport, the players and fans always took precedence over personality. RIP.

Does anybody else watch the Kevin Costner movie, "For the Love of the Game," just to listen to Vin Scully? What a gift--thanks for sharing.

Beautifully Done

The man was an artist. RIP

Bravo rich that was a great piece rest well Vinny

You could go to any Dodger game and see hundreds of pocket radios with a wire going to the fans' ears bc everyone wanted to hear Vin call the action. Not so much after 2016, but I'm sure no one in the media suites takes that personally.

Managed to find Dodgers game driving from Toronto to North Bay years ago. Three hours with the best travelling companion. We were lucky to have Tom Cheek up here too.

Great job Rich. I became a sports fan because of Vinny.

“I have goosebumps, how about you?” - I look down…and see that I, too, have goosebumps. Thanks, Vin!”

For those of you who aren't familiar with Vin, I invite you to just watch a vintage game he called, any game. Just enjoy. You'll fall in love. The man is an American treasure in every sense of the word. As a Dodgers fan for life, I will always remember all those games called by this man. Rest in Peace, Vin

Not quite as famous a call, but Vin Scully also called Kirk Gibson’s home run in Game 5 of the 84 World Series.

I almost thought Rich wasn't going to mention the Aaron call, but then he did. To me, Vin's eloquent response after he let the crowd carry the moment(s) was the greatest moment in sports history, given the stress and pressure Aaron had carried with him for years in chasing Ruth's record. So much so, I still wonder, was it scripted, did Vin have that response ready to go, if and when Aaron broke the mark with Scully at the mike. Either way, script or ad lib, it was magic.

Great job

I remember when he did mind night football!!!! He is amazing!!!! I never missed him doing anything!!!!

growing up in LA, Vin was a god, and always will be

Much love Rich....you give your honest views...I love that...Raider Nation & los angeles Dodgers love you

The Voice of my Los Angeles childhood. RIP

Red Sox Marty Barrett was the Miller Lite Player of the Game for the Buckner error Game 6. Vin was the absolute best

No offense to the Dodgers broadcast team after Vin retired (or when he stopped doing road games), but for several years after I literally muted games in anger because nobody could manage to come close to hearing him. I'm not even saying they were bad, it was just such a jarring thing not having him there that I literally didn't want to hear anyone else speaking during a Dodger game.

@N1120A

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Joe Davis is the best play by play guy in baseball now though

@bugman9787

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@@N1120A have you heard Rick Monday call a Dodger game? It happens now and then and I think he is great!

There is a clip of Vin Scully reading a grocery list. Smooth as silk.

Rip vin Scully thank you for the memories and making us smile go la dodgers

i was moved to tears

It's always time for Dodger baseball. RIP Vin Scully

Your a class act Rich coming from a real Mexican LA Dodgers fan

Thank you for showing what VIN did for all American I remember you when you started out in sports as the sports high lights with KRCR 7R TV Redding Ca you where different loud enthusiastic class of 1980 enterprise high retired US Army sergeant Major Gamsby

How great was Vin? Name anyone in any sport that was elected to it's Hall of Fame 34 years before they retired.

Legend.

My favorite Scully golf line was when he’d say, “Joe-eee Sin-de-Laaar.”

Thanks Rich…a nice tribute to The Legend.

If MLB doesn't use Vin Scully's reading of the James Earl Jones monologue as the players emerge from the cornfield at the Field of Dreams game, it will be a tragic missed opportunity

Vin scully is the goat of all baseball broadcasters

Well put Rich he would of been proud of the soliloquy u crafted done with respect and honor well done!

The GOAT

You dont have to be a Dodgers fan to realized he is the greatest baseball announcer in history. Sure you might feel like your announcer is legendary but if you take off your rose colored glasses for your team, just listen to Vin calling a game. It is nothing like it. He doesnt need a partner to or a reporter to call a baseball game that have many slow in between actions.

He also called Don Larsen’s perfect game in the 56 World Series

🐐

Totally get it. Philadelphia stopped when Harry Kalas passed.

RIP Vin Scully.

It’s vin sculls, a mile, and then Denny Mathews, bob costas, and Al Michaels bringing up the next group.

Kirk Gibson's homer in the 9th, the classic Vinny!

That BoS/NYM game is how i remember him best for, and of course Gibson, but I think i take the Mets win call over the Gibson one.

Bill Buckner was always watching balls go past him when Vin called a game. Whether it was hit by Mookie Wilson or Henry Aaron.

RIP

my favorite call from vin scully.... gibson homerun in the world series.

He called the Hank Aaron 715 home run.

He just told the truth no extras

We put our hands into a ceiling fan.

Who served up Hank’s home run? Anyone? Anyone? Al Downing 44

mannnn, '86 the Sox were up by 2. 2 outs, 2 strikes...... defeat again!

What can I say... Michael Jordan was the Vin Scully of Basketball.

Check yourself Rich

Great storyteller of course, but I thought Ernie Harwell was right there.

Farmer John hot dogs.

If ever listening to a Dodger game today, it is nothing more than the usual breadboard broadcasting. 59 years (LA) of excellence tends to spoil one's psyche.

The Yankees broadcaster is very ANNOYING when he talks. Wayyy too ANNOYING!!

I think the Gallo trade killed Vin Scully.

@97NikeSb

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Man shut up. Have some respect

@Fuccoffbud

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Glad you think you’re funny bud

The only reason I enjoyed watching baseball was because of Vin Scully! Thanks Vin! 🪦🙏🏻