Dodgers icon Vin Scully dies at 94: Reaction from L.A. and the sports world
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Vin Scully, the voice of the Dodgers for more than six decades, passed away on Tuesday. He was 94.
The legendary broadcaster took listeners to the ballpark wherever they listened to his voice during a Dodgers game. Scully called his last game in 2016, but he still found ways to make his presence felt after retirement.
His death marks an end of a chapter in Southern California and many figures from the baseball community and outside have reacted to his death.
— Los Angeles Dodgers (@Dodgers) August 3, 2022
There will never be another Vin Scully. You will be forever missed. 🎙💙 pic.twitter.com/WyTmXsati5
— Los Angeles Dodgers (@Dodgers) August 3, 2022
Dodgers play-by-play broadcaster Joe Davis to @jorgecastillo on announcing Vin Scully's death: "I tried to do my best to pay tribute to the guy I consider the greatest ever to do it.
"I said on the air tonight, will say forever that there never will be another one like him." pic.twitter.com/B91kDUab6C— Los Angeles Times (@latimes) August 3, 2022
Dave Roberts remembers Vin Scully pic.twitter.com/kmXHyDyTeN
— Jack Harris (@Jack_A_Harris) August 3, 2022
#FightOnForever, Vin Scully.
The voice of our city. pic.twitter.com/gR5DlMmbQI— USC Trojans (@USC_Athletics) August 3, 2022
Vin Scully's passing is the end of a chapter of our city's history. He united us, inspired us, and showed us all what it means to serve. Our City Hall will be lit up for you tomorrow Vin, our dear friend, the Voice of LA. Thank you from a grateful and loving city. #vinscully
— Eric Garcetti (@ericgarcetti) August 3, 2022
Rest in Power. A City of Angels icon. Another great one who made sports so damn special. #LoveLA💙 https://t.co/zHPD78KEsE
— LeBron James (@KingJames) August 3, 2022
RIP Vin Scully. Absolute legend/voice in the game!
— Marcus Stroman (@STR0) August 3, 2022
We are deeply saddened by the passing of Hall of Fame broadcaster and baseball legend Vin Scully.
Our heartfelt sympathies are with his family, friends, the Dodgers organization. https://t.co/3PoqQN6KoD— St. Louis Cardinals (@Cardinals) August 3, 2022
RIP Vin Scully 🙏🏾 An incredible ambassador of this game. Thank you for everything.
— CC Sabathia (@CC_Sabathia) August 3, 2022
The heart of a city. A voice that bridged generations. An iconic storyteller who, through his words, brought so many summer nights and fall evenings to life. We’ve lost a true legend.
RIP Vin Scully 💙 https://t.co/38UXCaCiez— Los Angeles Chargers (@chargers) August 3, 2022
A legend and an icon who will never be forgotten.
Rest In Peace, Vin Scully. https://t.co/2rTJ9G6IVJ— Camelback Ranch (@camelbackranch) August 3, 2022
I grew up in Los Angeles. The soundtrack of sport for me was the voices of Dick Enberg, Chick Hearn and Vin Scully. Scully was so much more than a broadcaster, he was a poet. RIP. https://t.co/8dpKf4SjJP
— Jay Bilas (@JayBilas) August 3, 2022
Our hearts are with the Dodgers organization tonight as the baseball world mourns the loss of legendary broadcaster, Vin Scully.
A true gentleman and the greatest storyteller to ever sit behind a mic. Rest easy, Vin.— San Diego Padres (@Padres) August 3, 2022
The Rams are saddened by the loss of sports and Los Angeles icon Vin Scully. Our sincere condolences are with the Scully family, friends, and Dodgers organization. https://t.co/MTBxM33nGk
— Los Angeles Rams (@RamsNFL) August 3, 2022
The soundtrack of the city is silent tonight. The Clippers join Angelenos and fans everywhere in mourning the loss of Vin Scully, forever in our ears and on our air. pic.twitter.com/ostM4Bjkzh
— LA Clippers (@LAClippers) August 3, 2022
Phil Nevin on Vin Scully’s passing: pic.twitter.com/vSSAsUfjDM
— Sarah Valenzuela (@Sarah_IsabelVee) August 3, 2022
Se ha ido el más grande de los cronistas de béisbol y otros deportes. He perdido al arquitecto de mi vida profesional; un amigo entrañable: Vin Scully. Experimento ahora lo más difícil para hilvanar mis pensamientos y solo puedo decir paz en su tumba,volveremos a vernos pronto.
— Jaime Jarrín (@JaimeJarrin) August 3, 2022
My 2nd favorited vin quote “in case you’re wondering….Will Clarke is due up……………………………….7th ……this inning”
Rip Vin….the best⚾️⚾️🙏— Kirk Gibson (@23KGibby) August 3, 2022
I grew up on the voice and the poetic sounds of Vin Scully. He made listening to Baseball fun and educational. Simply the best !!
— Ozzie Smith (@STLWizard) August 3, 2022
Statement from long-time LA Kings play-by-play announcer and Hockey Hall of Famer, Bob Miller on the passing of Vin Scully 💙🤍 pic.twitter.com/Uh4qEWbgtv
— LA Kings (@LAKings) August 3, 2022
For literally millions of baseball fans, Vin’s voice WAS Dodger baseball.
He defined his medium.
He was the common denominator across so many generations.
He was -- and is -- an absolute legend.
Rest In Peace, Vin. https://t.co/CpZ2Cmyif4— Gavin Newsom (@GavinNewsom) August 3, 2022
We extend our deepest sympathies to Vin Scully’s family, friends and the entire Dodgers Organization.
Vin’s voice served as the perfect backdrop to some of our game’s most beloved moments. His legacy and passion for storytelling will live on in the hearts of fans worldwide.— Los Angeles Angels (@Angels) August 3, 2022
RIP to an icon of our city 💙
— Los Angeles Lakers (@Lakers) August 3, 2022
Rest in peace, Vin. 💙💙💙
— LAFC (@LAFC) August 3, 2022
Legends never die 💙
— LA Galaxy (@LAGalaxy) August 3, 2022
Our sincerest condolences to the entire Scully and Dodgers families. There will never be another like Vin.
— Arizona Diamondbacks (@Dbacks) August 3, 2022
A legend in every sense of the word. Our deepest condolences to the Scully family and the Dodgers organization.
— Pittsburgh Pirates (@Pirates) August 3, 2022
Sending our condolences to the Scully family, the Dodgers and baseball fans everywhere 💙
— Milwaukee Brewers (@Brewers) August 3, 2022
Our heartfelt condolences to the entire Scully and Dodgers families. A legend in every sense of the word. Rest In Peace, Vin 💙
— Toronto Blue Jays (@BlueJays) August 3, 2022
We join the baseball world in mourning the loss of legendary broadcaster Vin Scully. Our hearts are with the Dodgers organization.
A legend in every sense of the word, there will never be another like Vin. 💚💛— Oakland A's (@Athletics) August 3, 2022
Our hearts are with the friends, family and fans of Vin Scully. A true legend. He will be missed. 💙
— Chicago White Sox (@whitesox) August 3, 2022
For Vin 🧡 pic.twitter.com/4VytKrr8wP
— SFGiants (@SFGiants) August 3, 2022
Se ha ido el más grande de los cronistas de béisbol y otros deportes. He perdido al arquitecto de mi vida profesional; un amigo entrañable: Vin Scully. Experimento ahora lo más difícil para hilvanar mis pensamientos y solo puedo decir paz en su tumba,volveremos a vernos pronto.
— Jaime Jarrín (@JaimeJarrin) August 3, 2022
Magic Johnson: "Dodger Nation, today we lost a Los Angeles and Major League Baseball legend, Vin Scully. Vin was the voice of the @Dodgers from Brooklyn to Los Angeles for over six decades.
"I’ll always remember his smooth broadcasting style. He had a voice & a way of storytelling that made you think he was only talking to you. His Hall of Fame career is to be admired. Vin was the nicest & sweetest man outside of the booth & was beloved by all of our Dodgers family.
"He was just as popular as any Dodger player. His legacy will live on throughout Major League Baseball & he will be remembered as the greatest announcer ever in MLB history. Cookie and I are praying for the entire Scully family and Dodgers fans all around the world."
Billie Jean King: He was a true sports storyteller & his #Dodgers career lasted 67 years, the longest tenure of any broadcaster w/a single team in pro sports history.Our deepest condolences to his family. Rest easy, @TheVinScully. You will be missed.
Yasiel Puig: You gave me my Wild Horse name. You gave me love. You hugged me like a father. I will never forget you, my heart is broken. My hand over your family’s hearts. Los Angeles, I am sorry I am not there with you today to cry together. @TheVinScully @Dodgers
This story originally appeared in Los Angeles Times.
