Sixty Years in Dodgers’ Booth, Scully Still in Awe

June 25th, 2010 admin

Vin Scully, who became a baseball fan as a 9-year-old during the 1936 World Series, will be in the booth at Dodger Stadium on Friday when the Yankees visit for the first time in six years.


Originally posted on NYTimes

 
  Related Posts
Scully to return to Dodgers next season (AP)
In the autumn of his life, Vin Scully has decided to prolong summer for another year. The 82-year-old Hall of Fame broadcaster said Sunday he’ll return to the broadcast booth to call Los Angeles Dodgers games for his 62nd season in 2011 because “when push came to shove, I just did not want to leave.” Scully, whose nearly 61 years... 
Vin Scully to return to LA Dodgers next season
Vin Scully will return to the broadcast booth to call Los Angeles Dodgers games next year for his 62nd season.  Read More →
Fan dies on field before Dodgers game
A baseball fan participating in Mormon Community Night at Dodger Stadium has died after collapsing on the field during batting practice.  Read More →
Red Sox complete sweep of Dodgers
Red Sox complete sweep of Dodgers
Manny Ramirez buttoned up a Dodger blue dress shirt, knotted a solid red tie around his neck and left the visitors clubhouse to pose for pictures and sign autographs for fans waiting outside. Then he left Boston without a word for reporters — or a win. Facing the Red Sox for the first time since he helped them win two World Series, Ramirez... 
Buchholz wins 10th, BoSox sweep Dodgers (AP)
Manny Ramirez buttoned up a Dodger blue dress shirt, knotted a solid red tie around his neck and left the visitor’s clubhouse to pose for pictures and sign autographs for fans waiting outside. Then he left Boston without a word for reporters — or a win. Facing the Red Sox for the first time since he helped them win two World Series, Ramirez... 
Highlights of George Steinbrenner’s Yankees career
In 38 years as owner of the New York Yankees, George Steinbrenner’s teams appeared in 19 postseasons and won seven World Series titles.  Read More →
RBI World Series ready for national spotlight
The Reviving Baseball in Inner Cities (RBI) World Series has produced numerous feel-good stories during its 18-year history, and this year is no different. One of them is Marlon Mitchell and the Washington D.C. RBI team.  Read More →
Homers help Padres thump Dodgers
Chase Headley had four hits and Will Venable drove in four runs Monday night as the Padres thumped the Dodgers at Dodger Stadium.  Read More →
Rays sweep Yanks for sixth straight win (AP)
Carlos Pena, James Shields and the Tampa Bay Rays left Yankee Stadium with more than a two-game sweep and baseball’s best record. They took off supremely confident they can play well in the home of the World Series champions. “This ballpark didn’t treat us kindly last year,” manager Joe Maddon said Thursday night after an 8-6... 
College World Series in Its Final Year at Rosenblatt Stadium
College World Series in Its Final Year at Rosenblatt Stadium
This marks the last year the College World Series will be held at Rosenblatt Stadium. The tournament will move three miles north in Omaha, to TD Ameritrade Park.  Read More →
  Related Tweets from Twitter
jeffpaul (Jeffrey Paul)  : I saw us (briefly) at Dodger Stadium! (watching SportsCenter via @gomiso) http://miso.io/aKS9zn..
Updated : 2010-09-06T04:11:42Z   |  Reply  |  View Tweet
LiamFountain (Liam Fountain)  : Dodger game tonight was pretty sweet. Headshots tomorrow! Feeling cheecky as I TCB!..
Updated : 2010-09-06T04:10:27Z   |  Reply  |  View Tweet
cuantova (Cuanto Va)  : RT @JoeCamel_Sports3Giants' Uribe stings Dodgers again: Los Angeles Dodgers (Official Site) » Giants' Uribe stings Dodger... http://bi.....
Updated : 2010-09-06T04:07:18Z   |  Reply  |  View Tweet
cuantova (Cuanto Va)  : RT @Giants_Dodgers3RT @JoeCamel_Sports » Giants' Uribe stings Dodger... http://bit.ly/9A1g1Y #MLB #Dodgers..
Updated : 2010-09-06T04:07:17Z   |  Reply  |  View Tweet
ifamousant (anthony madrid)  : Females these days. Boy I tell ya. Just cuz I said "mmmmhhhmmm yea" I get called an idiot lmao stupid broad. Anywho dodger game was dope =]..
Updated : 2010-09-06T04:06:18Z   |  Reply  |  View Tweet
  Related News from Digg
No comments yet.

Spam Protection by WP-SpamFree

TOP