Vin Scully, Dodgers broadcaster for 67 years, dies at 94

The dulcet tones of Hall of Fame commentator Vin Scully, who entertained and informed Brooklyn and Los Angeles Dodgers fans for 67 years with his dulcet tones, died on Tuesday night. He was 94 years old.

After learning of Scully’s passing from family members in the Los Angeles area of Hidden Hills, the team made the announcement. There was no mention of a cause of death.

Scully was the longest-serving announcer for a single club in the history of professional sports. Pee Wee Reese, Jackie Robinson, Don Drysdale, Sandy Koufax, Steve Garvey, Don Sutton, and Fernando Valenzuela are just a few of the pitchers he worked with in the 1950s, 1960s, and 1970s. Hideo Nomo dominated in the 1990s; Mike Piazza and Manny Ramirez followed in the 21st century.

You gave me the name of my Wild Horse.” You showered me with affection. On Twitter, the brilliant Cuban-born outfielder who burst into the scene with the Dodgers in 2013 tweeted: “You hugged me like a father.” There are no words to express how deeply I feel. My heart has been crushed.”

After a series of high-profile departures, Scully and his calming and informative manner remained a constant for the Dodger faithful.