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Photos | Remembering the life of Dodgers announcer Vin Scully (1927-2022)

Dodgers broadcasting great Vin Scully smiles while being inducted into the Dodgers' Ring of Honor before a game.
Dodgers broadcasting great Vin Scully smiles while being inducted into the Dodgers’ Ring of Honor before a game at Dodger Stadium on May 1, 2017.
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A look back on the life and career of legendary Dodgers announcer Vin Scully, who died Tuesday at age 94.

Scully served as the voice of the Dodgers for 67 seasons, beginning in 1950. Before retiring at age 88 in 2016, Scully was behind the microphone for some of the Dodgers’ greatest games, including six World Series triumphs. He also called a record 28 World Series broadcasts, 20 no-hitters and three perfect games.

Vin Scully calls a game at Dodger Stadium in 1967 while sitting alongside broadcaster Jerry Doggett.
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Vin Scully and wife Joan admire their 2-month old son Michael on April 29, 1960.
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Vin Scully stands under a "Vin Scully Way" street sign at the Dodgertown spring training facility in Vero Beach, Fla.
Vin Scully has a street named after him at the team’s Dodgertown spring training facility in Vero Beach, Fla., on March 14, 1982.
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Dodgers pitcher Orel Hershiser, left, talks to Dodgers announcer Vin Scully as Dodgers outfielder Kirk Gibson.
Dodgers pitcher Orel Hershiser, left, talks to Dodgers announcer Vin Scully and Dodgers outfielder Kirk Gibson during a charity event in November 1989.
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President Ronald Reagan enjoys a laugh with sportscasters Vin Scully, Warner Wolfe and Kelley Michelle of WROR Radio.
President Ronald Reagan enjoys a laugh with sportscasters Vin Scully, Warner Wolfe and Kelley Michelle of WROR Radio in Boston, Mass., in May 1985.
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Dodgers announcer Vin Scully walks down the hall with the Wall of Fame in the press room.
Dodgers announcer Vin Scully walks down the hall with the Wall of Fame in the press room at Dodger Stadium that was named after him in 2001.
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Former UCLA basketball coach John Wooden, center, is greeted by sportscaster Vin Scully at the Los Angeles Coliseum.
Former UCLA basketball coach John Wooden, center, is greeted by sportscaster Vin Scully at the Los Angeles Coliseum on Tuesday, May 20, 2008. Wooden was honored as a bronze plaque bearing his likeness was unveiled.
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Hall of Fame broadcaster Vin Scully, the voice of the Dodgers.
Hall of Fame broadcaster Vin Scully, the voice of the Dodgers, makes his traditional introduction to the game during the Dodgers’ opening-day game with the Giants at Dodger Stadium on April 13, 2009.
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Dodgers greats (from left) Tommy Lasorda, Steve Garvey and Vin Scully attend a news conference.
Dodgers greats (from left) Tommy Lasorda, Steve Garvey and Vin Scully attend a news conference announcing Guggenheim Baseball Management as the new owners of the Dodgers in May 2012.
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Dodgers announcer Vin Scully looks over his notes in the announcer's booth before a game.
Dodgers announcer Vin Scully looks over his notes before an opening-day game between the Dodgers and San Diego Padres at Petco Park on April 4, 2015.
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Dodgers broadcaster Vin Scully receives the Presidential Media of Freedom from President Obama on November 22, 2016.
Dodgers broadcaster Vin Scully receives the Presidential Media of Freedom from President Obama on Nov. 22, 2016.
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Iconic Los Angeles Dodgers announcer Vin Scully is photographed in 2016.
Los Angeles Dodgers announcer Vin Scully poses for a portrait at Dodger Stadium in 2016.
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Dodgers legend Vin Scully, left, with his wife, Sandra Scully, thanks Dodgers fans.
Dodgers legend Vin Scully, left, with his wife, Sandra Scully, thanks Dodgers fans during a street sign dedication ceremony at Dodger Stadium on April 11, 2016.
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CA.Scully.1.0915.BC.6 –– Dodger announcer Vin Scully sits in broadcasting booth at Dodger Stadium.
Dodger announcer Vin Scully sits in broadcasting booth at Dodger Stadium in an undated photo.
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Dodgers announcer Vin Scully, center, poses for a photo with legendary Dodgers pitcher Don Drysdale and Sandy Koufax.
Dodgers announcer Vin Scully, center, poses for a photo with legendary Dodgers pitcher Don Drysdale, left, and Sandy Koufax, right, in 1985 at Vero Beach, Fla.
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Dodgers broadcaster Vin Scully, left, and Jerry Doggett work in the announcer's booth during a spring training game.
Dodgers broadcaster Vin Scully, left, and Jerry Doggett work in the announcer’s booth during a spring training game at Vero Beach, Fla., in 1985.
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Hall of Fame Dodger announcer Vin Scully in his announcing booth in 2010.
Hall of Fame Dodgers announcer Vin Scully in his announcing booth before the start of a Dodgers game in 2010.
(Gary Friedman / Los Angeles Times)
Hively, Ken –– – Rachel Robinson widow of Jackie Robinson with Vin Scully, Los Angeles Dodgers announcer.
Vin Scully hugs Rachel Robinson, widow of Jackie Robinson, during a ceremony at the Coliseum in April 2005.
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Retired Dodgers broadcaster Vin Scully, left, jokes with Dodgers Spanish language broadcaster Jaime Jarrin.
Retired Dodgers broadcaster Vin Scully, left, jokes with Dodgers Spanish language broadcaster Jaime Jarrin as Jarrin is inducted into the Dodger Stadium Ring of Honor at Dodger Stadium on Sept. 2, 2018.
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Dodgers broadcaster and Rose Parade grand marshal Vin Scully waves to the fans during the 125th Rose Parade on Jan. 1, 2014.
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Dodgers announcer Vin Scully and former pitcher Sandy Koufax hug.
Dodgers announcer Vin Scully and former pitcher Sandy Koufax hug during Vin Scully appreciation night at Dodger Stadium on Sept. 23, 2016.
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Dodgers announcer Vin Scully waves to fans as he arrives to throw the ceremonial first pitch.
Dodgers announcer Vin Scully waves to fans as he arrives to throw the ceremonial first pitch during the 2014 season opener at Dodger Stadium.
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Dodgers broadcast announcer Vin Scully says goodbye to Dodgers team photographer Jon SooHoo
Dodgers broadcast announcer Vin Scully says goodbye to Dodgers team photographer Jon SooHoo as he leaves AT&T ball park in San Francisco to end his career in 2016.
(Wally Skalij / Los Angeles Times)
Vin Scully, second from left, holds a street sign named in his honor with L.A. mayor Eric Garcetti.
Vin Scully, second from left, holds a street sign named in his honor with L.A. Mayor Eric Garcetti outside Dodger Stadium on April 11, 2016.
(Rick Loomis / Los Angeles Times)
Dodgers announcer Vin Scully, with wife Sandra, waves to the fans after his final game.
Dodgers announcer Vin Scully, with wife Sandra, waves to the fans after his final game in the broadcast booth at Dodger Stadium on Sept. 25, 2016.
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