The Old Master Painter in the Broadcast Booth

I tip my hat to Bill Plaschke for finally cornering one of the most elusive finds in the history of humankind: Vin Scully (“The Most Trusted Man in L.A.,” April 26).

I’ve watched and listened to Scully for 32 years and always speculated as to what he was like away from the mike. And I wondered how he always managed to blossom in the midst of tragedy, how he could cope and keep working after his first wife’s death and then again after the loss of his son.

Scully must have been born for the visually impaired to enjoy, because I often find myself listening to Dodger broadcasts with my eyes closed while he paints the canvas for nine innings.

Thanks to Bill Plaschke for unwrapping this gift, and thanks to Vin Scully for being our eyes, for sending us goose bumps and for making those of us with so little in life feel as though we are the most important people in Los Angeles.

Michael P. Collins

Hawthorne

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Like the verbal tapestries Vin Scully weaves for his devoted listeners, his lessons on this business of life--humility, honesty and family--are of profound importance. It’s remarkable that this man has earned the unconditional respect, admiration and love of two entire generations of baseball fans. Even more incredible is that he did it here in Los Angeles.

Dan Dallenbach

La Verne

Like millions of others, I grew up listening to Vin Scully’s calls of Dodger games in the ‘50s and ‘60s. Even though I lost interest in baseball nearly 20 years ago, I still find myself stopping the radio scanner when Vin’s voice comes through my speakers so that I can luxuriate in the warmth and sweetness of his voice and the sincerity and clarity of his delivery.

It’s more than nostalgia; it’s the wonder of being in tune with a sublime level of storytelling in the present tense.

Robert M. Stock

Calabasas

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Some of my fondest memories are of driving home through the desert after a family vacation. Inevitably, Dad would tune the radio to a Dodger game, and I remember thinking to myself: “There’s Vinnie; we must be getting close to home.”

After the last players strike, I vowed to never again follow pro baseball, and I have kept that promise.

Gosh, Vin, I miss you.

Mike Bultsma

Lakewood

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Hi, everybody, and a very pleasant good morning to you wherever you may be. I have the Brooklyn Bridge for sale. The way Vin Scully would describe it, I’d buy it.

Jack Sunkes

Los Angeles

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“Hello, this is Vin Scully.” To hear those words sparks a warmth in my heart. Plaschke hit it right on the sweet spot when he noted that Scully’s voice provokes an “at home” feeling for many of us Dodger fans.

Maylene Jackson Wise

Aliso Viejo

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On this ever-changing roller coaster of life, through the laughter and the tears, Vin Scully has been the one constant. When I hear his soothing voice, I am transported through time and space. I can feel the warm summer breeze and smell fresh flower blossoms as I lounge on our front porch. I’m blissful and carefree, and all is right with the world.

Barbara Northam

Diamond Bar

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Plaschke has written an article that should itself be in the Hall of Fame.

Perry H. Rod

Northridge