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He loved the Dodgers and was one of the best broadcasters of all time. Vin broadcasted over 9,000 games, including 28 World Series, 20 no-hitters, four perfect games, and countless other memorable moments. In addition, his distinctive voice and delivery style helped transform broadcasting and how fans watched baseball games. Scully began his career calling games at Ebbets Field in Brooklyn and moved to Los Angeles in 1958.
For nearly six decades, Scully was the voice of the Brooklyn and Los Angeles Dodgers, entertaining fans from Washington Heights to Chavez Ravine.
Scully was born in 1927 in the Bronx. Growing up, he grew up a Giants fan and a Fordham University graduate. His passion for baseball led him to a career in broadcasting, which he began when he was 22 years old. Scully landed his first job at WTOP in Washington, D.C., when legendary broadcaster Red Barber recruited him to the team.
Inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame in 1982, Scully has been honored with a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. In addition, the street leading to Dodger Stadium's main gate is named after him. The Dodgers have also dedicated a street in Los Angeles to Scully. During his tenure as an announcer for NBC, Scully also called NFL games and PGA Tour events, as well as 25 World Series and 12 All-Star Games.
The Dodgers were one of the few teams Scully genuinely loved, and he was a fixture on the team's broadcasts. His love for baseball was evident, as his broadcasts included more Dodger games than any other team.
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