Vin Scully will return for 67th season in Dodgers television booth
It’s official. Vin Scully, arguably the greatest living broadcaster in baseball, sports or any other form of entertainment, will return to Dodgers television booth in 2016.
With help from Los Angeles Lakers legend Magic Johnson and late-night talk show host Jimmy Kimmel, Scully’s return was officially announced to the fans at Dodger Stadium during Friday’s game against the Chicago Cubs.
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An announcement was also made on social media, where baseball fans collectively rejoiced.
Scully, 87, will return for one more season — God willing, as Scully himself put in — with the door remaining open beyond the 2016 season.
You’re kind of a big deal, Vin. And not just in Los Angeles.
According to a Los Angeles Times report from two weeks ago, Scully spent a little extra time pondering his decision this year. Health and the wishes of his wife, Sandra, were among the primary factors weighing on Scully’s mind. The Times report also noted that Scully wanted to be certain he was still doing an effective job providing the information, descriptions and anecdotes that have long made his Dodgers broadcasts must-see TV.
We’re sure Scully has since received plenty of positive reinforcement from the Dodgers, his family, his co-workers and especially the fans who can’t imagine a Dodgers home broadcast without his voice.
In recent years, Scully has cut down on his workload, working only home games and select road games to avoid fatigue and to remain close to his wife. That set up will remain in place, though it sounds like there will be no addtional changes to his schedule.
As Kevin Roderick of LA Observed so perfectly put it, Scully is the most important constant in Los Angeles and the voice that unifies the city. But his presence transcends Los Angeles and the game of baseball. He’s a national treasure and icon, and we couldn’t be happier to hear he’s coming back.
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