The best baseball announcer in history has died.
The Los Angeles Dodgers announcer served in his role for 67 years, retiring in 2016. In 1953, he became the youngest broadcaster on a World Series – a record no one has beat to this day.
We wanted to remember the legend with a few highlights from his career, including the time he called Hank Aaron's new home-run record (surpassing Babe Ruth) in 1974.
And the time he called the only perfect World Series pitched by the Yankees' Don Larson:
Kirk Gibson's World Series home run in 1988:
And let's not forget his riveting story about MadBum's encounter with a rattlesnake:
Or when he received the Presidential Medal of Freedom:
Scully's talent wasn't just limited to baseball, either:
He was also an iconic voice in film:
THE DUDE COULD LITERALLY MAKE DIRT INTERESTING!!
I mean, tell me you can listen to Scully recite the "Field of Dreams" speech and not tear up!
Here was his final broadcast:
But of all the moments, I think the best and most hilarious is this – a clip that's going viral today.
Socialism, failing to work as it always does...
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You nailed it, Scully. Rest in peace.
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