Vin Scully, who was the voice of Los Angeles Dodgers baseball for more than 60 years, reportedly died Tuesday. The Dodgers announced Scully’s death on social media, naming the legend “the heartbeat of the Dodgers.”
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“He was the voice of the Dodgers, and so much more. He was their conscience, their poet laureate, capturing their beauty and chronicling their glory from Jackie Robinson to Sandy Koufax, Kirk Gibson to Clayton Kershaw,” the organization wrote.
“Vin Scully was the heartbeat of the dodgers – and in so many ways the heartbeat of Los Angeles. Vin passed away at the age of 94 on August 2, 2022.” the statement continued.
“We have lost an icon,” said Dodger President & CEO Stan Kasten. “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.”
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Scully started calling the Dodgers games back in 1950 when the team was based in Brooklyn. He followed them to Los Angeles in 1958.