"Scully is so well-regarded for his mastery of the English language and his enviable demeanor that the "voice of the Dodgers" has become the "voice of the World Series" year after year for the CBS Radio Network. In 1976, Dodger fans voted Scully the "most memorable personality" in Los Angeles Dodger history."
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Vin Scully
Vincent Edward Scully (November 29, 1927 β August 2, 2022) was an American sports announcer.
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