Kirk Gibson, Clayton Kershaw And Other Legends React To Death Of Vin Scully

Baseball lost its voice this week.

Late Tuesday night, it was announced that longtime Dodgers play-by-play announcer Vin Scully had passed away at the age of 94.

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— Los Angeles Dodgers (@Dodgers) August 3, 2022

Vin Scully had many legendary calls and moments in the booth throughout his illustrious career. But there’s little argument that the most iconic was the call of Kirk Gibson’s walk-off home run in Game One of the 1988 World Series.

RIP to the legendary Vin Scully 😢
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— SideAction (@SideActionHQ) August 3, 2022

After Vin Scully’s death was reported, Kirk Gibson himself took to social media to send his condolences to the GOAT.

My 2nd favorited vin quote “in case you’re wondering….Will Clarke is due up……………………………….7th ……this inning”
Rip Vin….the best⚾️⚾️🙏

— Kirk Gibson (@23KGibby) August 3, 2022

Dodgers longtime ace Clayton Kershaw also spoke at length about Vin Scully.

“He was the best that ever was. Just when you think about the Dodgers, there’s a lot of history here and there are a lot of people that have come through. It’s just a storied franchise all the way around. But it almost starts with Vin,” Kershaw said.

“He's right there with Jackie. Obviously it’s a whole different thing. But just as far the history of our organization, Vin has been through it all. Just such a special man. … Just a tremendous life and legacy that he led and thankful I got to know him.”

— Bill Plunkett (@billplunkettocr) August 3, 2022

Other MLB legends also chimed in on social media to pay tribute to Vin Scully.

"Every great city has sounds to it. Los Angeles has had one clear sound and that's been the voice of Vin Scully." – Steve Garvey pic.twitter.com/AX2aJBnmng

— MLB Network (@MLBNetwork) August 3, 2022

"He was a friend and he inspired me to be better. There's not a better storyteller." Dave Roberts on Vin Scully. pic.twitter.com/euoOe64fUa

— SportsNet LA (@SportsNetLA) August 3, 2022

Rest in Power. A City of Angels icon. Another great one who made sports so damn special. #LoveLA💙 https://t.co/zHPD78KEsE

— LeBron James (@KingJames) August 3, 2022

I grew up on the voice and the poetic sounds of Vin Scully. He made listening to Baseball fun and educational. Simply the best !!

— Ozzie Smith (@STLWizard) August 3, 2022

Rest In Peace Vin Scully. My thoughts and prayers go out to the the Scully family and the @LosDodgers organization. The baseball world lost an Icon, but his voice and enthusiasm will always be remembered. pic.twitter.com/BiG6GQtoW6

— Fergie Jenkins (@fergieajenkins) August 3, 2022

RIP Vin Scully 🙏🏾 An incredible ambassador of this game. Thank you for everything.

— CC Sabathia (@CC_Sabathia) August 3, 2022

Vin Scully was more than a broadcaster, he is a baseball legend. My heart goes out to the Scully family, the Dodgers organization, and all the fans who loved him. https://t.co/Nz4S1ReXkw

— Hunter Pence (@hunterpence) August 3, 2022

There will never be another Vin Scully.

RIP to a true legend.

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