Vin Scully (Sportscaster) - On This Day
Full Name: Vincent Edward Scully
Profession: Sportscaster
Biography: Best known as the play-by-play announcer for baseball's Brooklyn and Los Angeles Dodgers, and has been with the team for over 67 seasons (1950-2016).
He is famous for his dulcet voice, lyrically descriptive style, and signature introduction to Dodger games.
Born: November 29, 1927
Birthplace: The Bronx, New York, USA
Generation: Greatest Generation
Chinese Zodiac: Rabbit
Star Sign: Sagittarius
Died: August 2, 2022 (aged 94)
Cause of Death: Motor neuron disease
Broadcasting Career
- 1989-06-03 Sportscasting legend Vin Scully broadcasts 23 innings in two different cities on one day
- 2016-10-02 Veteran broadcaster Vin Scully calls his final LA Dodgers game (7-1 loss in San Francisco) after a record 67 MLB seasons
Personal Life
- 1958-02-15 Los Angeles Dodgers broadcaster Vin Scully (30) weds American model (not the actress) Joan Crawford (20) in California, until her death in 1972
- 1973-11-10 American Baseball Hall of Fame broadcaster Vin Scully (45) weds Sandra Hunt, until her death in 2021
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Update: 2024-08-31