Drabble by Kevin Fagan for September 25, 2016
Transcript:
Norman: Dad said that when he was a kid, Vin Scully's voice could be heard throughout the stadium because so many people brought their transistor radios! Even though they were watching the game in person, everyone still wanted to hear Vin's description! June: That's true! Norman: It's trickier to hear him at the stadium now because no one has transistor radios anymore. June: By the way, where is your dad? He's been gone for three innings! Norman: I might have an idea! Voila! TV: Did I ever tell you about the time Jackie Robinson and I raced on ice skates? Guy: Can someone hand me a paper towel, please?
Ragtime78rpm about 8 years ago
The end of an era… Thanks, Mr. Scully!
Sir Ruddy Blighter about 8 years ago
ha! Funny and touching!
halibaitor about 8 years ago
A true class act. He will be missed.
jbacoachjay about 8 years ago
Great tribute to a great man.
mourdac Premium Member about 8 years ago
Good job, Mr. Fagan.
JPuzzleWhiz about 8 years ago
Vin Scully is one of the greatest. (I’m using the present tense because he’s not dead.)And another great is playing his last game in Tampa Bay today — the Red Sox’ David Ortiz, affectionately known as “Big Papi”. I wonder if there’ll be a tribute to him today, as well.
jojo318 about 8 years ago
Do the Drabble’s live in Los Angeles?
zippykatz about 8 years ago
Mix honey and maple syrup, you get Vin’s unforgettable voice. I’ll miss his broadcasts so much. ESPN’s three announcers, on the other hand….
davidweinstock about 8 years ago
i bet none of these people heard red barber, vin scully’s tutor.
shamino about 8 years ago
No live-streaming over cell phones?
Saddenedby Premium Member about 8 years ago
Vin ScullyOnly met one person who didn’t like his play by play – my dad. Don’t know why for sure but he doesn’t.Chick Hearn, Vin Scully, Harry Caray – all unique – all one of a kind
Fido (aka Felix Rex) about 8 years ago
Thank you Kevin, for the tribute to the VOICE of baseball. He is a wordsmith, a verbal artist of incredible dexterity, and he will be missed. However, Vin has said, in his own humble way, that it is the Game that is paramount — and the Game will go on. I know also, that he will start today’s broadcast with the perfect words to help us all with the unfathomable loss of Jose Fernandez. May you Rest In Peace.
BTW — At Dodger Stadium, they do have Scully’s audio in the restrooms, but there is no video…
jbmlaw01 about 8 years ago
Scully has contributed more good to American culture than all of Hollywood combined.
RWill about 8 years ago
Thank you, Kevin, for the loving tribute to the #GOAT
#WinForVin