Vin Scully has been the soundtrack of our summers for over 70 years. Jayson Stark paid tribute to the legendary broadcasters as he prepared to call his last game. There is a time and a place for it. One of the most recognizable voices in the sports world has passed away. The Los Angeles Dodgers announced the death of Vin Scully on Tuesday. The Dodgers moved from Brooklyn to Los Angeles and he was their game caller for 67 years. His voice can be heard in some of baseball's greatest moments, such as Hank Aaron's 715th home run, Bill Buckner's gaffe at first in the 1986 World Series and Kirk Gibson's limping home run in the 1988 World Series. The catch was Joe Montana's touchdown pass to Dwight Clark in the 1981NFC Championship Game. The Dodgers have had many historic names in their history, from Orel Hershiser to Fernando Valenzuela to the current team. "Just when you think about the Dodgers, there's a lot of history here and a lot of people that have come through," he said. All the way around, it's a storied franchise. It almost begins with Vin. It was such a special man. People and teams from all over paid their respects. There will never be another Vin Scully. You will be forever missed. ππ pic.twitter.com/WyTmXsati5 RIP Vin Scully. You will be missed. You gave me my Wild Horse name. You gave me love. You hugged me like a father. I will never forget you, my heart is broken. My hand over your family's hearts. Los Angeles, I am sorry I am not there with you today to cry together. @TheVinScully @Dodgers pic.twitter.com/OgazZYQ8pU
I loved getting to meet Mr Scully. So sad to hear of his passing, but so glad that he is being celebrated from so many different people. He truly was the voice of our game, and a treasure that we will never forget. https://t.co/XL1F0yaGMy
β Adam Wainwright (@UncleCharlie50) August 3, 2022
Many people honor Vin Scully by reliving some of his calls.
Rest In Peace, Vin Scully... pic.twitter.com/UrKDFV2Uy2
β Rex ChapmanππΌ (@RexChapman) August 3, 2022
And Vin Scully also called one of the most iconic moments in NFL history too. pic.twitter.com/kqWDZyMEv0
β Rich Eisen (@richeisen) August 3, 2022
RIP Vin Scully. π The greatest broadcaster ever and the voice of one of the most iconic calls in our history. pic.twitter.com/6B6bilKbrW
β New York Mets (@Mets) August 3, 2022
Among sports fans, teams and celebrities, he was a beloved figure.
Magic Johnson, a part owner of the Dodgers, said that he had a voice and a way of telling stories. Vin was a beloved member of the Dodgers family.
Vin Scully's passing is the end of a chapter of our city's history. He united us, inspired us, and showed us all what it means to serve. Our City Hall will be lit up for you tomorrow Vin, our dear friend, the Voice of LA. Thank you from a grateful and loving city. #vinscully
β Eric Garcetti (@ericgarcetti) August 3, 2022
#FightOnForever, Vin Scully.
The voice of our city. pic.twitter.com/gR5DlMmbQI
β USC Trojans (@USC_Athletics) 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
β LA Clippers (@LAClippers) August 3, 2022
94 and still gone too soon. Some of my favorite memories with my Dad was listening to Vin paint a perfect word picture on the radio to describe the game. I still have his last game saved on my DVR because his voice always makes me smile. RIP to the GOAT, RIP Vin Scully https://t.co/pDAHYcngqC
β Brad Williams (@funnybrad) August 3, 2022
Growing up, George Blaha, Mickey Redmond, & Dave Strader were the voices that inspired me. When I moved to LA in 1999, Vin Scully & Chick Hearn provided the master class.
Kingston has the right idea; GNU Vin Scully. GNU Dave Strader. GNU Chick Hearn. They need to be remembered. https://t.co/R1MBNwrsOg
β Excalibur (@ShutUpExcalibur) August 3, 2022
Rest In Peace Vin Scullyπ You are forever beloved. Thank you for all the beautiful memories.xx https://t.co/cQiy6NFyVw
β Maureen McCormick (@MoMcCormick7) August 3, 2022
RIP Vin Scully. Nobody better, ever.
β Michael McKean (@MJMcKean) August 3, 2022
The nation's highest civilian honor is the Presidential medal of freedom. This is what the president said.
"The game of baseball has a handful of signature sounds. You hear the crack of the bat. You got the crowd singing in the seventh inning stretch, and you've got the voice of Vin Scully."
From 2016, Vin Scully receives the Presidential Medal of Freedom. RIP pic.twitter.com/wmw9ZcWLOe
β CSPAN (@cspan) August 3, 2022
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