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Vin Skully...The World Series misses Him.
Baseball Almanac ^ | A lifetime | Vin Skully

Posted on 11/01/2009 7:24:49 PM PST by maclogo

As I watch the World Series this year, I am reminded, once again, how I miss the poetic voice of VIN SKULLY. His lyrical narrative in describing the game was very inspiring and went far beyond the sport he was observing. A talented broadcaster with a Word Paintbrush. For those who remember, here are just a few more quotes he was known for.

(Please click Link for a just a brief reminder of his talent).


TOPICS: Sports
KEYWORDS: broadcaster; ihateitwhenimisspell; nokinscully; poet; vinscully; vinskully; voice
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To: stylecouncilor

Vinnie ping


21 posted on 11/01/2009 8:10:19 PM PST by onedoug
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To: maclogo

Scully was the best. Doggett was great, also. Ross Porter, meh. Living now in NorCal and able to listen to John Miller of the hated Giants. He’s just as good as Vin. Very easy to listen to.


22 posted on 11/01/2009 8:24:49 PM PST by bubbacluck
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To: oldbill

Vin Scully, Mel Allen and Red Barber all greats. Vin Scully is the best that is still working. Hearing his voice takes me back to 1958 when the new team came to town.


23 posted on 11/01/2009 8:35:59 PM PST by Mike Darancette (Obama: Grasping at Straw Men _ Not a Public Option It's a government mandate.)
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To: maclogo

My favorite day is Saturday, laying on the couch with a good book, chocolate chip cookies in the oven and Vin on the radio.


24 posted on 11/01/2009 8:36:45 PM PST by rbbeachkid (The ONLY ones able to fix the economy - Small Business Owners!)
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To: maclogo

The best thing about Vin’s call was that he knew when to say nothing, or very little. Even on the radio, his spare descriptions were more than enough to get a vivid mental image of the action on the field. The new generation of play-by-play guys just can’t seem to STFU.


25 posted on 11/01/2009 8:50:17 PM PST by clintonh8r (My country. Not my government.)
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To: maclogo

The WS also pe-empted The Simpsons. How many times has Vin showed up there?


26 posted on 11/01/2009 9:05:42 PM PST by o-n-money
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To: clintonh8r

clintonh8r,

Vin knew when to sit back, be quiet and let the sounds of the crowd describe the moment. Sometimes in excess of 60 seconds. A class act with a knack for drama.


27 posted on 11/02/2009 9:58:22 AM PST by maclogo (Think Logically ((It really ticks off the Liberals))
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To: Pheaedrus
Wasn’t the World Series last month...guess I missed it who won and more importantly who cares?

Game 4 was last night.

IIRC - the first time a World Series game has been played in November.

And there are people who follow baseball and more importantly, who do care.

Even you asked who won? ;^)

28 posted on 11/02/2009 10:06:36 AM PST by N. Theknow (Kennedys: Can't fly, can't ski, can't drive, can't skipper a boat, but they know what's best.)
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To: BookmanTheJanitor
The Southern California area sure has been blessed with some great announcers over the years...

I'm a bit late to this game, but let's not forget Jimmy Lennon.

29 posted on 11/17/2009 6:18:44 AM PST by TankerKC (You need to lock it up, Major...)
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