His voice is one of my earliest memories. No matter where I am or what I am doing, when Vin’s voice comes over the radio it transports me to a special and private vacation spot of the mind. Somewhere Vin is out at the park, it is a bright sunny day, the crowd is swarming in, the organ is echoing in the stadium, and your only concern is what you are going to have on your hot dog. I miss his calming presence on the radio and TV.
Below is one of the great moments in baseball. Lasorda managing the Dodgers, Kirk Gibson Captain for the Dodgers and badly injured, Dennis Eckersley on the mound for Oakland, Vin Scully calling the game. This is baseball at its best. I never get tired of this inning.
Shorter version with just Gibson at bat:
I miss Tommy Lasorda as well. Below is my favorite Lasorda moment:
Vin’s final broadcast:
“May God give you, for every storm, a rainbow; for every tear, a smile; for every care, a promise; and a blessing in each trial. For every problem life seems, a faithful friend to share; for every sigh, a sweet song, and an answer for each prayer. You and I have been friends for a long time, but I know, in my heart, I’ve always needed you more than you’ve ever needed me, and I’ll miss our time together more than I can say. But, you know what, there will be a new day, and, eventually, a new year, and when the upcoming winter gives way to spring, ooh, rest assured, once again, it will be time for Dodger baseball. So, this is Vin Scully wishing you a pleasant good afternoon, wherever you may be.”