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Vin Scully

Athlete

Born: Died: American

Vincent Edward Scully (November 29, 1927 – August 2, 2022) was an American sportscaster, best known for his broadcast work in Major League Baseball. Scully was the play-by-play announcer for the Brooklyn / Los Angeles Dodgers for 67 years, beginning in 1950 and ending in 2016. He is considered by many to be the greatest sports broadcaster of all time.

Born in the Bronx, New York City, Scully attended Fordham University where he played baseball before becoming a student broadcaster and journalist. After being mentored by Dodgers broadcaster Red Barber early in his career, Scully was hired by the Brooklyn Dodgers in 1950, and moved with them to Los Angeles in 1958. He became known for his distinctive tenor voice and lyrically descriptive style. Scully's tenure with the Dodgers was the longest of any broadcaster with a single team in professional sports history. He retired at age 88 after the 2016 season.

In addition to Dodgers baseball, Scully called various nationally televised football and golf contests for CBS Sports from 1975 to 1982, and was the lead baseball play-by-play announcer for NBC Sports from 1983 to 1989.

Notable For

American sportscaster

Vin Scully's Historical Timeline

  1. Vin Scully is born

    Vin Scully, American athlete, known for american sportscaster, was born on 1927-11-29.

  2. Veteran broadcaster Vin Scully calls his final LA Dodgers game, a 7-1 loss in San Francisco, after a record 67 MLB seaso

    Veteran broadcaster Vin Scully calls his final LA Dodgers game, a 7-1 loss in San Francisco, after a record 67 MLB seasons

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Vin Scully born?
Vin Scully was born on 1927-11-29 (American).
What is Vin Scully known for?
American sportscaster
What historical events involved Vin Scully?
Vin Scully was involved in 2 recorded historical events, including Vin Scully is born, Veteran broadcaster Vin Scully calls his final LA Dodgers game, a 7-1 loss in San Francisco, after a record 67 MLB seaso.
When did Vin Scully die?
Vin Scully died on 2022-01-01.

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