Legendary broadcaster Vin Scully, who was the voice of the Dodgers for more than six decades, died on Tuesday, the team announced. He was 94 years old.
"We have lost an icon," Dodgers president and CEO Stan Kasten said as part of a team statement. "The Dodgers' Vin Scully was one of the greatest voices in all of sports. He was a giant of a man, not only as a broadcaster, but as a humanitarian. He loved people. He loved life. He loved baseball and the Dodgers. And he loved his family.
"His voice will always be heard and etched in all of our minds forever. I know he was looking forward to joining the love of his life, Sandi. Our thoughts and prayers go out to his family during this very difficult time. Vin will be truly missed."
— Los Angeles Dodgers (@Dodgers) August 3, 2022
Scully called NFL games and PGA events throughout his illustrious career — he was in the booth when 49ers wide receiver Dwight Clark made "The Catch" — but he was best known for his work on Dodgers broadcasts. His mastery of his craft and ability to inject humanity and humor into the game endeared him to Angelenos, including those in the basketball community.
Lakers legend Magic Johnson, who is a part owner of the Dodgers, tweeted out his thoughts after hearing the news of Scully's death.
"I'll always remember his smooth broadcasting style. He had a voice [and] a way of storytelling that made you think he was only talking to you," Johnson said. "His Hall of Fame career is to be admired. Vin was the nicest [and] sweetest man outside of the booth [and] was beloved by all of our Dodgers family."
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 six decades. pic.twitter.com/MX6kNYbBrr
— Earvin Magic Johnson (@MagicJohnson) August 3, 2022
I’ll always remember his smooth broadcasting style. He had a voice & a way of storytelling that made you think he was only talking to you. His Hall of Fame career is to be admired. Vin was the nicest & sweetest man outside of the booth & was beloved by all of our Dodgers family.
— Earvin Magic Johnson (@MagicJohnson) August 3, 2022
He was just as popular as any Dodger player. His legacy will live on throughout Major League Baseball & he will be remembered as the greatest announcer ever in MLB history. Cookie and I are praying for the entire Scully family and Dodgers fans all around the world. 🙏🏾
— Earvin Magic Johnson (@MagicJohnson) August 3, 2022
Lakers star LeBron James paid tribute to Scully, "another great one who made sports so damn special."
Rest in Power. A City of Angels icon. Another great one who made sports so damn special. #LoveLA💙 https://t.co/zHPD78KEsE
— LeBron James (@KingJames) August 3, 2022
Hall of Fame broadcaster Ralph Lawler, who spent more than 40 years of his career calling Clippers games, tweeted that Scully was "a great man and the best sportscaster to ever call a game."
OMG. Such sad news. A great man and the best sportscaster to ever call a game. His voice will live on in our minds and hearts forevermore. RIP dear Vin. https://t.co/sxz5vi2wJ7
— Ralph Lawler (@Ohmeomy) August 3, 2022
The Lakers replied to the Dodgers' tweet, referring to Scully as "an icon of our city." The Clippers also shared a statement on social media.
RIP to an icon of our city 💙
— Los Angeles Lakers (@Lakers) August 3, 2022
The soundtrack of the city is silent tonight. The Clippers join Angelenos and fans everywhere in mourning the loss of Vin Scully, forever in our ears and on our air. pic.twitter.com/ostM4Bjkzh
— LA Clippers (@LAClippers) August 3, 2022
