Years ago, Vin Scully, Bob Miller and Chick Hearn sat in a studio and just talked for an hour. It was amazing how lucky we were in Southern California to have these voices.
Vin was the voice of summer. Growing up, he was in our home, our car, on fishing trips. My father was a huge Dodger fan and always had the game on either on the TV or radio. Vin's voice always made me feel like home.
RIP Vin Scully. Thanks for being an intricate part of my childhood. Two of the most iconic calls in World Series history, 1986 Bill Buckner Game 6 & 1988 Kirk Gibson's Home run Game 1. People underestimate and overlook Al Michael's Home run call of Dave Henderson in the 1986 ALCS Game 6, "This is one for the ages".
Vin was the greatest ever to call balls and strikes, period. Not even Al can tower above him, given the fact that he is in a league of his own. I learned so much about sports…and how the game is played….just by listening and watching broadcasters like Al, Bob Costas, the late Dick Enberg, and others. Vin was also great at knowing when to let the moment speak for itself….there are commentators who just can’t shut up. May Vin rest in eternal peace.
I didn't realize until looking at Al Michaels' wikipedia page that he was born in New York and lived there and his family moved to Los Angeles the same year that the Dodgers moved to LA.
If you had listened to the entire interview, you would have heard Al say that he walked to Ebbets Field with his father when he was a kid growing up in Brooklyn. Al also was a tout, as a teenager, for Harness Racing at the old Roosevelt Raceway.
Simply put, Vin Scully knew when not to talk. He was great at calling a game, but he didn't need to ride roughshod over the game. Too many broadcasters today feel the need to be speaking every second. Most of the time they are just talking to hear their own voice.
My favorite part of Vin's call of the Gibson HR was a couple minutes later, when NBC cut to a replay of the hit. Vin said, "And now the only question was, could he make it around the basepaths unassisted?"
My favorite announcers say the least. Vin could tip you off to what was happening in 5 words. Most others take 45 words and seem to be fishing. There was some natural talent, there. Like Al Michaels, too. Doesn't yammer, has a natural love of sport.
My buddy really honestly felt Vin was the most biased announcer in the game. He couldn’t stand him. We used to get into is all the time. Hahaha! He was a Yankee fan, born and bred in Central Coast of Cali no less… mind blown! He respected his knowledge of the game at least
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RIP Vin. You touched millions of lives in such a positive manner. Gone, but not forgotten.
Years ago, Vin Scully, Bob Miller and Chick Hearn sat in a studio and just talked for an hour. It was amazing how lucky we were in Southern California to have these voices.
The way Al felt about Vinny as a kid, is similar to how I felt growing up watching Al Michaels. Al is my fav of all time.
Vin was the voice of summer. Growing up, he was in our home, our car, on fishing trips. My father was a huge Dodger fan and always had the game on either on the TV or radio. Vin's voice always made me feel like home.
RIP Vin Scully. Thanks for being an intricate part of my childhood. Two of the most iconic calls in World Series history, 1986 Bill Buckner Game 6 & 1988 Kirk Gibson's Home run Game 1.
People underestimate and overlook Al Michael's Home run call of Dave Henderson in the 1986 ALCS Game 6, "This is one for the ages".
Vin was the greatest ever to call balls and strikes, period. Not even Al can tower above him, given the fact that he is in a league of his own. I learned so much about sports…and how the game is played….just by listening and watching broadcasters like Al, Bob Costas, the late Dick Enberg, and others. Vin was also great at knowing when to let the moment speak for itself….there are commentators who just can’t shut up. May Vin rest in eternal peace.
I didn't realize until looking at Al Michaels' wikipedia page that he was born in New York and lived there and his family moved to Los Angeles the same year that the Dodgers moved to LA.
You can't tell from his accent?
he's a big LA Kings fan too!
If you had listened to the entire interview, you would have heard Al say that he walked to Ebbets Field with his father when he was a kid growing up in Brooklyn. Al also was a tout, as a teenager, for Harness Racing at the old Roosevelt Raceway.
Excellent interview!
Simply put, Vin Scully knew when not to talk. He was great at calling a game, but he didn't need to ride roughshod over the game. Too many broadcasters today feel the need to be speaking every second. Most of the time they are just talking to hear their own voice.
Bingo.
He deserves a statue for sure! Next too the best! 4 generations strong in my family! Thank you Vinnie!
My favorite part of Vin's call of the Gibson HR was a couple minutes later, when NBC cut to a replay of the hit. Vin said, "And now the only question was, could he make it around the basepaths unassisted?"
My favorite announcers say the least. Vin could tip you off to what was happening in 5 words. Most others take 45 words and seem to be fishing. There was some natural talent, there.
Like Al Michaels, too. Doesn't yammer, has a natural love of sport.
Eastern most in quality the western most in freshness. Farmer John.
I can't stand Al Michaels being the greatness he is. Friggin' Bob Costas is a great as well
How often does the plaza behind Rich get polished?
My buddy really honestly felt Vin was the most biased announcer in the game. He couldn’t stand him. We used to get into is all the time. Hahaha! He was a Yankee fan, born and bred in Central Coast of Cali no less… mind blown! He respected his knowledge of the game at least
Class Act
i didn't hear anything about his death until today. wtf
Oh sh*t, first comment.
when i was in kindergarten, al broadcasted for the reds. i think i recall him from that time but it may have come later. legend!