Baseball players and athletes are paying tribute to Los Angeles Dodgers broadcaster Vin Scully, who died Tuesday at the age of 94.
Scully’s death was announced in a statement released by the Dodgers on Tuesday night during their game against the rival San Francisco Giants. The statement read Scully “wanted to join the love of her life, Sandi.”
“Vin Scully was the heartbeat of the Dodgers — and in many ways, the heartbeat of all of Los Angeles,” the Dodgers said.
Joe Davis, the current broadcaster for the Dodgers who succeeded Scully after he retired in 2016, made the announcement, “We lost the greatest that ever did it.”
Baseball players, professional athletes and celebrities shared their grief on social media, along with some of their favorite moments from Scully’s 67-year career behind the mic.
“He was the best that ever was. Just when you think about the Dodgers, there’s a lot of history here and a lot of past people, it’s a storied franchise all around. But it’s it starts with Vin, really.” @ClaytonKersh22 on Vin Scully’s legacy. pic.twitter.com/tbZxACr3lO
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 sixty years. pic.twitter.com/MX6kNYbBrr
The Rams were devastated by the loss of Los Angeles icon Vin Scully. Our sincere condolences go out to Scully’s family, friends and the Dodgers organization. https://t.co/MTBxM33nGk
Se ha ido el más grande de los cronistas de béisbol y otros deportes. He perdido al arquitecto de mi vida profesional; ironically: Vin Scully. Experimento ahora lo más difícil para hilvanar mis pensamientos y solo puedo decir paz en su tumba, volveremos a vernos pronto.
You gave me my name Wild Horse. He gave me love. You embraced me like a father. I will never forget you, my heart is broken. My hand over the hearts of your family. Los Angeles, I’m sorry I don’t have you today to cry with. @TheVinScully @Dodgers pic.twitter.com/OgazZYQ8pU
This is the only life-size piece of Vin Scully, whose life story he told when he bid farewell to the booth in 2016.
Rest in peace to the broadcaster whose visit to our rooms proved an honor to countless millionspic.twitter.com/pH4qr9zOea
Baseball is better for having Vin Scully as part of its history. One of the best things I will remember to my grave is knowing that I walked into a football game that Vin Scully called. It may be small but it’s a big deal to me. Baseball will miss you Mr. Scully. We will do our best. https://t.co/UAvBbEbKON
Vin Scully, the voice of the @Dodgers, has died.
It was true sports stories & amp; his #Dodgers career spanned 67 years, the longest tenure of any single-team broadcaster in pro sports history.
Our deepest condolences to his family. Rest in peace, @TheVinScully. He will be missed. pic.twitter.com/wSbMf6NYtX
Vin Scully, there will never be a word in baseball like Vinny. It was a broadcast standard. When he said it, you could see it, you could hear it, you were in the park. Vinny loved his family, baseball and the @Dodgers. RIP Vin Scully. My prayers to your family.
Rest In Peace Vin Scully. My thoughts and prayers go out to the Scully family and the @LosDodgers organization. The baseball world has lost Mark, but his voice and enthusiasm will always be remembered. pic.twitter.com/BiG6GQtoW6
Vin Scully was not just a broadcaster, he was a baseball legend. My heart goes out to the Scully family, the Dodgers organization, and all the fans who loved him. https://t.co/Nz4S1ReXkw
For millions of baseball fans, Vin’s name WAS Dodger baseball.
He was a common winner for so many generations.
He was — and is — a solid legend.
Rest in Peace, Vin. https://t.co/CpZ2Cmyif4
“The game of baseball has many signature sounds. You hear the crack of the bat. You got the crowd singing in the eighth inning, and you have the voice of Vin Scully. “
Since 2016, Vin Scully has received the Presidential Medal of Freedom. RIP pic.twitter.com/wmw9ZcWLOe
My second favorite thought “in case you were wondering….Will Clarke will be back ……………………………….7th ……inning”Rip Vin….the best ⚾️⚾️🙏
Others also shared how the world lost two famous sports icons, Scully and NBA great Bill Russell, in the same week.
The amazing thing about Bill Russell and Vin Scully is how much they have touched generations. I was impressed by how many decades each man went on to reach those who watched and listened and learned. Life was lived in such a unique way.
Tough week for sports fans who admire greatness as we lost 2 ALL TIME GREATS .Deceased @NBA greatest scorer of all time in historic @celtics BILL RUSSELL & tonight @Dodgers VIN SCULLY! They were both EXCELLENT at what they did. May they RIP.
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