The Baseball World Reacts To Legendary Dodgers Broadcaster Vin Scully Passing Away At 94

Last night we lost Vin Scully, arguably one of the greatest sports networks the world has ever seen.

The longtime Hall of Fame announcer for the Brooklyn and Los Angeles Dodgers has died at the age of 94.

Corresponding ESPN, Stan Kasten, Dodgers President and CEO, said in a statement:

“We lost an icon. Vin Scully was one of the greatest voices in sports. He was a giant of a man, not only as a broadcaster but as a philanthropist. 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 into our memories forever. I know he was looking forward to joining the love of his life, Sandi. Our thoughts and prayers go out to his family at this very difficult time. Vin will be truly missed.”

MLB Commissioner Rob Manfred also shared a heartfelt statement:

“Today we mourn a legend in our game. Vin was an extraordinary man whose talent for broadcasting brought joy to generations of Dodger fans.

In addition, his voice played a memorable role in some of the greatest moments in our sport’s history. I’m proud that Vin was synonymous with baseball because he embodied the best of our national pastime. As great as he was as a broadcaster, he was also great as a person.

On behalf of Major League Baseball, I extend my deepest condolences to Vin’s family, friends, Dodger fans and admirers everywhere.”

Scully has made his mark as a full-time announcer for 67 years and his legacy will live on forever as he is arguably the most recognizable voice in sports history.

That being said, Scully’s death has garnered a ton of reactions and heartfelt messages from people around the world, while also reliving some of his best moments:

RIP Vin Scully.

Here he is calling Hank Aaron’s 715th HR. pic.twitter.com/YQIyHIdKWD

— Barstool Sports (@barstoolsports) August 3, 2022

Vin Scully is the best that ever did it. His work in For The Love of The Game was amazing.

“Put the sun back up in the sky and give us another summer day.” pic.twitter.com/ZFDiQNSM3p

— 9+ (@9+) August 3, 2022

Vin Scully was a storyteller, and no one has ever told the history of baseball better. He called games with such elegance and grace. He spoke only when necessary and let the show breathe when it demanded it. He made baseball a nicer game. REST IN PEACE.

— Jeff Passan (@JeffPassan) August 3, 2022

This is my favorite Vin Scully clip. Tells the story of when Jonny Gomes survived a wolf attack without missing a beat of piece by piece. A master class. REST IN PEACE. pic.twitter.com/5EW9SmqqQE

— Eric Nathan (@BarstoolNate) August 3, 2022

Vin Scully tells the story of what made him fall in love with the game of baseball 💙

pic.twitter.com/7whI1dBTqg

— Baseball Quotes (@BaseballQuotes1) August 3, 2022

Vin Scully could make a piece with about five mistakes sound perfectly soothing pic.twitter.com/alCrSUMocB

— MLB Errors (@mlberrors) August 3, 2022

And Vin Scully also named one of the most iconic moments in NFL history. pic.twitter.com/kqWDZyMEv0

— Rich Eisen (@richeisen) August 3, 2022

Oh yes, Vin Scully also cited some legendary moments @The master too — like Gary Player, who at 18 topped a back nine 30 with a birdie to come back from 10th place and eventually win it all in Augusta in 1978

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— Rich Eisen (@richeisen) August 3, 2022

That’s just a small part of the greatness of Vin Scully, whose own life story he shared in 2016’s farewell to the booth.

RIP to a broadcasting legend whose visit to our living rooms has been honored for untold millionspic.twitter.com/pH4qr9zOea

— Rich Eisen (@richeisen) August 3, 2022

A round of applause from the fans at Oracle Park as they announced the death of Vin Scully during tonight’s game pic.twitter.com/SeljqgZSoF

— Jomboy Media (@JomboyMedia) August 3, 2022

I found a two second clip of Vin Scully trying to do the macarena pic.twitter.com/JazDtqyXWy

— EDDIE (1996) (@ventura_blvd) August 3, 2022

RIP to a legend.