Los Angeles Mayor Eric Garcetti has said that City Hall will be lit up on Wednesday night to honor legendary broadcaster Vin Scully, the radio and TV voice of the Los Angeles Dodgers who died Tuesd…
Vin Scully Dies: The Voice Of The L.A. Dodgers, And Their City, Was 94
“Vin Scully was bigger than baseball. He was the soul of Los Angeles, the undisputed voice of America’s pastime, and the narrator of some of the most thrilling moments of our lives. It is impossible to think about the Dodgers without reflecting on Vin’s incomparable way with words and the boundless wisdom he shared with generations of fans around the world. Our hearts are broken by his passing, but he will forever be remembered as an indispensable teller of L.A.
“One of the greatest honors of my life was handing Vin the first Key to the City I ever gave out upon his retirement. He was a true gentleman, a dear friend, and always had a kind word to offer. “City Hall will be lit tomorrow night to honor his legacy, celebrate his contributions, and memorialize the man who could bring a city together with five magic words: ‘It’s time for Dodgers baseball…'”The Dodgers defeated the San Francisco Giants on Tuesday night at Oracle Park where the scoreboard was lit with a message honoring Scully.
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