When the Dodgers moved to L.A. in 1958 I was introduced to Big League baseball by listening to Vin Scully. I used to put my transistor radio under the blanket next to me when I went to bed to listen to his voice and his words instead of falling asleep. Could anything be better in those days? I even got my dad to take me to the Coliseum to see a game the next year (this was before the stadium at Chavez Ravine). He was not into sports at all but took me anyway. So sweet. I did take my radio to the game.
He also called the 1981 NFC Championship Game & Dwight Clark's "catch" for CBS.
Plus, he was a life-long Giants fan, from growing up in New York. When he retired he said he always rooted for the Giants, unless they were playing the Dodgers.
As a 51 y/o native Angeleno, I also grew up on Vin and have the fondest of memories from the youngest age. Between '88 and the sale of LAD from the evil McCourt, the boys in blue went through a pretty uneventful 25 years. Vin was one of the few constants during that stretch. He always carried himself with humility, grace, kindness and a little self-deprecation that most everyone appreciated. I always loved Chick Hearn growing up but Vin was always a half step ahead. Understood when to be quiet. Like Jerry, it was the silence between the notes that made the difference. I also grew up respecting the Giants (despite my blue blood) because Vin ALWAYS showed such respect for the Giants. He seemed to bring the the LA-SF rivalry closer in a way.
RIP Mr. Scully. I'm sure you're glad to be back with your lovely wife after a long year or two away.
Spent my youth and later days in L.A.. Saw some Dodger games. I loved L.A. until 2 years ago when I revisited after 33 years. What a shithole it has become! Homeless people everywhere. It's a crisis of epic proportions!
Please people from Chicago area don't move to California because of the GD!!!! (you know who you are)
Some hated transplants in the 80's. Remember a car license plate that said California Native.
amazing the love and respect everyone had for the man.
glad he had a few quiet years being with his family. he gave so much for so long.
a true icon in every sense of the word.
thanks for everything VIN!!
have the day off. coincidentally will be attending my 1st ballgame in a long time. friends are die hard angles people and have good seats. joining today a very eclectic group of misfits. at least our old brewer now brews for the co. that has the contract for the big A.
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When the Dodgers moved to L.A
When the Dodgers moved to L.A. in 1958 I was introduced to Big League baseball by listening to Vin Scully. I used to put my transistor radio under the blanket next to me when I went to bed to listen to his voice and his words instead of falling asleep. Could anything be better in those days? I even got my dad to take me to the Coliseum to see a game the next year (this was before the stadium at Chavez Ravine). He was not into sports at all but took me anyway. So sweet. I did take my radio to the game.
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A first class legend, a first
A first class legend, a first class individual in every way.
My thoughts are with Turtle tonight.
On it goes.
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Class act - Thanks Vin
No doubt class act, more of our youth gone - Thanks Vin
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Two and two to Harvey Kuenn.
Two and two to Harvey Kuenn. Sandy into the wind-up and here's the pitch.
Struck him out ! A perfect game.
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Class act. Never one like him
Class act. Never one like him again. Broke the mold. A life well-lived that we know he enjoyed, and we got to also.
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Yeah. Much respect. He was
Yeah. Much respect. He was working the Brooklyn dodgers booth when Bobby Thomson hit "The Shot Heard Round The World" in 1950.
Judit I have the same memories only listening to Lon Simmons and Russ Hodges tell me about the Giants.
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He also called the 1981 NFC
He also called the 1981 NFC Championship Game & Dwight Clark's "catch" for CBS.
Plus, he was a life-long Giants fan, from growing up in New York. When he retired he said he always rooted for the Giants, unless they were playing the Dodgers.
What a cool cat.
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More than just a sportscaster
More than just a sportscaster, a beautiful human being. l am a wreck today.
the voice of a summer's night.
his demise can be viewed as a harbinger of the apocalypse. how do we navigate this planet without vin scully in existance.?I guess we'll find out.
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As a 51 y/o native Angeleno,
As a 51 y/o native Angeleno, I also grew up on Vin and have the fondest of memories from the youngest age. Between '88 and the sale of LAD from the evil McCourt, the boys in blue went through a pretty uneventful 25 years. Vin was one of the few constants during that stretch. He always carried himself with humility, grace, kindness and a little self-deprecation that most everyone appreciated. I always loved Chick Hearn growing up but Vin was always a half step ahead. Understood when to be quiet. Like Jerry, it was the silence between the notes that made the difference. I also grew up respecting the Giants (despite my blue blood) because Vin ALWAYS showed such respect for the Giants. He seemed to bring the the LA-SF rivalry closer in a way.
RIP Mr. Scully. I'm sure you're glad to be back with your lovely wife after a long year or two away.
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RIP Vin
RIP Vin
Spent my youth and later days in L.A.. Saw some Dodger games. I loved L.A. until 2 years ago when I revisited after 33 years. What a shithole it has become! Homeless people everywhere. It's a crisis of epic proportions!
Please people from Chicago area don't move to California because of the GD!!!! (you know who you are)
Some hated transplants in the 80's. Remember a car license plate that said California Native.
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well put salvador.
well put salvador.
thanks lance.
amazing the love and respect everyone had for the man.
glad he had a few quiet years being with his family. he gave so much for so long.
a true icon in every sense of the word.
thanks for everything VIN!!
have the day off. coincidentally will be attending my 1st ballgame in a long time. friends are die hard angles people and have good seats. joining today a very eclectic group of misfits. at least our old brewer now brews for the co. that has the contract for the big A.
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Saw Joe Jackson at a Dodgers
Saw Joe Jackson at a Dodgers game in the early 80's getting into it. He was sitting some rows below me.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FOoxcQjaKek