Los Angeles Dodgers: Vin Scully inducted into Dodgers Ring of Honor

The Los Angeles Dodgers made Vin Scully a permanent fixture of Dodger Stadium by inducting him into the Dodgers Ring of Honor.

A stylized microphone bearing Scully’s name is now displayed next to the ten retired Dodgers numbers that are above the left field bullpen. The Los Angeles Dodgers were honoring Scully’s 67-year career with the Dodgers that ended last season with his retirement.

Scully addressed the media earlier in the day stating: “It’s very emotional…even though I don’t show it. I’m pretty good at looking stoic.”

When asked if he might make a comeback, Scully emphatically put down that idea:

"“I am totally and completely at peace,” he said. “It’s a remarkable feeling. It’s not like, ‘Gosh, you know, I feel good, I could have done another year.’ No. None of that.”"

The Dodgers held the ceremony unveiling Scully’s honor before their final game against the San Francisco Giants.  The unveiling was made by two fellow Ring of Honor members Sandy Koufax and Tommy Lasorda.

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Scully mentioned that he felt he didn’t deserve to be among the numbers retired by the Dodgers which was meant with a resounding “no!” by the fans in attendance.  Scully also reminded Dodgers fans that the numbers next to his name we’re real life people and friends that he had the pleasure of knowing and calling their careers.

Though he may disagree Scully is renowned as the “Voice of Baseball,” having called 67 years of Dodgers baseball stretching from Brooklyn to Los Angles. Scully also called national games for NBC from 1982-1989.

His voice added a soundtrack to many great baseball moments including Hank Aaron’s 715th home run, Bill Buckner’s error in the 1986 World Series, and the Kirk Gibson home run in the 1988 World Series.

Scully a consummate professional who wove lyrical tales along with calling the game was versatile enough to even call NFL, tennis, and PGA golf for CBS in the 70’s and early 80’s.  In fact, Scully’s final NFL call was the famous “catch” game that ushered in the San Francisco 49ers dynasty of the 80’s.

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For Los Angeles Dodgers fans who had only known Scully’s voice, this latest of honors means that every time they step into Dodger Stadium there will be a permanent marker of his greatness.