MLB News: Legendary Dodgers broadcaster Vin Scully dies at 94

Hall of Fame broadcaster Vin Scully, the radio voice of the Dodgers for nearly seven decades, died on August 2, 2022. He was 94.

Scully’s velvety voice and smooth story-telling style made him one of the most beloved figures in the history of the Dodgers franchise. After earning a degree from Fordham University, where he also helped found student radio station WFUV, he began work on the Brooklyn Dodgers’ broadcasts in 1950. He accompanied the team west when it moved to Los Angeles following the 1957 season.

“He was the voice of the Dodgers, and so much more. He was their conscience, their laureate, capturing their beauty and chronicling their glory from Jackie Robinson to Sandy Koufax, Kirk Gibson to Clayton Kershaw,” the Dodgers said in a statement. “Vin Scully was the heartbeat of the Dodgers — and in so many ways, the heartbeat of all of Los Angeles.”

“Today we mourn the loss of a legend in our game.” MLB commissioner Rob Manfred said in a statement. “Vin was an extraordinary man whose gift for broadcasting brought joy to generations of Dodger fans. In addition, his voice played a memorable role in some of the greatest moments in the history of our sport.  I am proud that Vin was synonymous with Baseball because he embodied the very best of our National Pastime.  As great as he was as a broadcaster, he was equally great as a person.”

“On behalf of Major League Baseball, I extend my deepest condolences to Vin’s family, friends, Dodger fans and his admirers everywhere.”

Dodgers president and CEO Stan Kasten said, “We have lost an icon. The Dodgers’ Vin Scully was one of the greatest voices in all of sports. He was a giant of a man, not only as a broadcaster, but as a humanitarian. He loved people. He loved life. He loved baseball and the Dodgers. And he loved his family. His voice will always be heard and etched in all of our minds forever. I know he was looking forward to joining the love of his life, Sandi. Our thoughts and prayers go out to his family during this very difficult time. Vin will be truly missed.”

Vin and his second wife Sandra were married for 48 years until Sandra’s death from amyotrophic lateral sclerosis on January 3, 2021.

On August 2, 2022, Scully died at his home in Hidden Hills, California, at 94.