Vin Scully: ‘The voice of summer’ signs off after memorable 67-year career

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Justin Giles
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The Giants beat the Dodgers, 7-1, at AT&T Park on Sunday to ensure a spot in the Wild Card game against the Mets on Wednesday, but nobody will be talking about that.

That’s because Sunday marked the final game of Vin Scully’s iconic 67-year broadcasting career for the Dodgers.

The 88-year-old made the trip up to the Bay Area for his final call of his career in the most fitting way: calling a Dodgers-Giants game.

After the game was over, Scully, with his prepared remarks, directed his final message to the fans:

“You know friends, so many people have wished me congratulations on a 67-year career in baseball, and they’ve wished me a wonderful retirement with my family. And now, all I can do is tell you what I wish for you.
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 sends,
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 that I’ve always needed you more than you’ve needed me, and I’ll miss our time together more 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, rest assured it will be time for Dodger baseball.  So this is Vin Scully, wishing you a very pleasant good afternoon, wherever you may be.”

Scully’s Hall of Fame broadcasting career literally came full circle to end exactly 80 years to the day when his love affair began with baseball.

The longtime Dodgers broadcaster never gets bored telling fans what brought him to the game.

While walking around in his neighborhood as a young boy, Scully saw a World Series score in a window which read, “Yanks crush Giants, 18-4, A World Series Record 45,000 see second game (game two).”

From that moment on, the young red-headed boy decided to become a Giants fan. Little did he know what his future would hold as he’s since become one of the most iconic people in Major League Baseball.

Inducted into the Hall of Fame in 1982, Scully has called over 9,000 games — a feat that won’t likely ever be broken. He’s also announced 20 no-hitters, including Don Larsen’s perfect game for the Yankees in the 1956 World Series and Sandy Koufax’s perfect game in 1965.

Thanks for the memories Scully. We’ll miss you.

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