Vin Scully
Sportscaster and voice of the Dodgers
Born
November 29th, 1927
97 years ago
Died
August 2nd, 2022
3 years ago — 94 years old
Category
Performers & Entertainers
Country
United States
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Served as the radio and television voice for the Los Angeles Dodgers for 67 seasons, from 1950 to 2016. Provided commentary for various major league baseball events, including the World Series and All-Star Games. Won multiple prestigious awards throughout a career spanning over six decades, including the Ford C. Frick Award from the Baseball Hall of Fame. Recognized for a unique style that combined storytelling with play-by-play calls.
Served as play-by-play announcer for the Dodgers
Covered 25 World Series
Voiced the 1988 Kirk Gibson home run call
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