Vin Scully, a longtime broadcaster of the Brooklyn and Los Angeles Dodgers, died. He was 94.

Reports about Scully's death emerged after the Los Angeles Dodgers released a saddening statement about his passing. The post featured a photo of the broadcaster alongside another image where the team included its message.

"He was the voice of the Dodgers, and so much more. He was their conscience, their poet laureate, capturing their beauty and chronicling their glory from Jackie Robinson to Sandy Koufax, Kirk Gibson to Clayton Kershaw. Vin Scully was the heartbeat of the Dodgers - and in so many ways, the heartbeat of all of Los Angeles," the statement read.

The team also called him the heartbeat of the Dodgers and all of Los Angeles.

Vin Scully's cause of death was not disclosed in the statement, but a news outlet noted that he probably died due to an age-related issue.

Meanwhile, commissioner Rob Manfred also released a heartfelt message in the light of Scully's passing, noting that they lost a legend in the game.


"His voice played a memorable role in some of the greatest moments in the history of our sport. I am proud that Vin was synonymous with Baseball because he embodied the very best of our National Pastime. As great as he was as a broadcaster, he was equally great as a person," Manfred continued.

Vin Scully's Legacy

The Bronx native developed a love for baseball at the age of 8. He officially started his broadcasting career at Fordham University following his two-year service in the Navy.

When he graduated, he landed a spot at TOP in Washington, DC in 1949, leading him to his big break as a sports announcer. Red Barber became his mentor after meeting him at WTOP, and he brought Scully with him in 1950 when the Dodgers hired him.

From there, he became the youngest broadcaster to call a World Series. He was 25 at that time.

After one year, he became the Dodgers' main announcer until his retirement in 2016.

Among his famous football calls included the 1981 NFC Championship Game. At that time, San Francisco 49ers quarterback Joe Montana found Dwight Clark in the end zone, causing the touchdown to go to Niners.Edit Html

The extra point led to the Niners to have a one-point lead over the Dallas Cowboys despite only having less than a minute left. Due to "The Catch," the Niners won the Super Bowl.