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Posted on 09/24/2015 3:20:09 PM PDT by EveningStar
Yesterday, baseball broadcasting icon Vin Scully (USA) was officially recognised for having the Longest career as a sports broadcaster for a single team, having been behind the mic for an incredible 65 years 5 months and 22 days (as of 23 September).
Known for his distinctive lyrical yet simple play-by-play descriptions, the legend has been announcing the Los Angeles Dodgers games since 1 April 1950 when the team were based in New York as the Brooklyn Dodgers.
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If he was starting out today,he wouldn’t be hired!
It’s spelled C L A S S
“If he was starting out today,he wouldn’t be hired!”
Why?
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Gosh He’s so old even his ‘trophy’ wife looks old.
All kidding aside, we love Vinny. Thanks for all the great years.
GO DODGERS!
“and here come the pretzels.”
Funniest impersonation ever.
Quite a big deal. Impressive.
OH congrat to Vinnie
Really!
I read the article to try and find out whose previous record he surpassed. No luck.
Yes,really. I know nothing about him.
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Runner on 2nd, 2 balls, 2 strikes, 2 outs, Deuces wild...Here’s the pitch...
Because he doesn’t yell and scream and have gimmick phrases and allows the fan to enjoy the game.
Why?""
Mr. Scully was an educated and trained broadcaster, not a dumb a** jock like those hired by E$PN and Fox in this day and age.
Thanks——unlike Don Orsillo and Jerry Remy.
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Same here. That's what I was curious to know.
Thanks-—I abhor Joe Buck.
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I still remember the Fernandomania days....”Screwball! Strike three! Got him!”
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