Editor’s Note: This post was originally published Sept. 19, 2016. We’re republishing it following Vin Scully’s passing at age 94.
As you probably know by now, legendary Dodgers broadcaster Vin Scully will call the final game of his 67-season career on Oct. 2 when the Dodgers take on the Giants in San Francisco.
On a conference call Monday to discuss his departure from the game, Scully stressed several times that he believes the enormous attention and respect he has received this season stem largely from his longevity. But on the same call, Scully very clearly demonstrated his incredible gifts as a storyteller.