How long did Vin Scully announce for the Dodgers?
Vincent Edward Scully, an American sportscaster, lived from November 29, 1927, until August 2, 2022. His 67-year calling career for the Los Angeles Dodgers of Major League Baseball, which began in 1950 (during the team’s Brooklyn-based era) and ended in 2016—is what made him most famous. Scully worked for the Dodgers for the longest period…
Vincent Edward Scully, an American sportscaster, lived from November 29, 1927, until August 2, 2022. His 67-year calling career for the Los Angeles Dodgers of Major League Baseball, which began in 1950 (during the team’s Brooklyn-based era) and ended in 2016—is what made him most famous.
Scully worked for the Dodgers for the longest period of any broadcaster for a single team in the history of professional sports, and he was second only to Tommy Lasorda (by two years) in terms of total years spent working for the Dodgers. His record-breaking tenure as the team’s play-by-play commentator came to an end in 2016 when he retired at the age of 88.
Scully called the majority of Dodgers home games on SportsNet LA television and KLAC radio during his final season as the announcer. He was renowned for his unique voice, poetic description, and trademark entrance to Dodgers games: “Time for a Dodger baseball game! Hello everyone, and happy (afternoon/evening) to you from wherever you are.” According to fan rankings, Bleacher Report, and Fox Sports, he is regarded by many as the best baseball announcer of all time.
How long did Vin Scully announce for the Dodgers?
Vin Scully passed away on Tuesday at his Los Angeles home. He was renowned for his command of the elegant phrase and his knack for storytelling over the 67 summers he worked as the Dodgers baseball game announcer, first in Brooklyn and then in Los Angeles.
