It's official. Vin Scully, arguably the greatest living broadcaster in baseball, sports or any other form of entertainment, will return to Dodgers television booth for what he expects to be his final season in 2016.
With help from Los Angeles Lakers legend Magic Johnson and late-night talk show host Jimmy Kimmel, Scully's 2016 return was officially announced to the fans at Dodger Stadium during Friday's game against the Chicago Cubs.
An announcement was also made on social media, where baseball fans collectively rejoiced.
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OFFICIAL: It'll be a very pleasant 2016. Vin Scully to return for his 67th season. pic.twitter.com/i2WrutItRO
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Scully, 87, met with the media on Saturday to discuss his future. Something the always humble Scully couldn't believe was necessary.
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Arash Markazi
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Vin Scully will hold a press conference tomorrow. He never understands why that's necessary. He says it should be a line in the game notes.
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You're kind of a big deal, Vin. And not just in Los Angeles.
It was there Scully indicated that 2016 would be his final season.
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Bill Plunkett
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Scully said when he does call it quits it will be final. "I won't be hanging around." But the idea of retirement frightens him.
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According to a Los Angeles Times report from two weeks ago, Scully spent a little extra time pondering his decision this year. Health and the wishes of his wife, Sandra, were among the primary factors weighing on Scully's mind. The Times report also noted that Scully wanted to be certain he was still doing an effective job providing the information, descriptions and anecdotes that have long made his Dodgers broadcasts must-see TV.
We're sure Scully has since received plenty of positive reinforcement from the Dodgers, his family, his co-workers and especially the fans who can't imagine a Dodgers home broadcast without his voice.
In recent years, Scully has cut down on his workload, working only home games and select road games to avoid fatigue and to remain close to his wife. That set up will remain in place, though it sounds there will be no addtional changes for perhaps his final run.
As Kevin Roderick of LA Observed so perfectly put it, Scully is the most important constant in Los Angeles and the voice that unifies the city. But his presence transcends Los Angeles and the game of baseball. He's a national treasure and icon, and we couldn't be happier to have him back for one more year.
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