Vin Scully Quotes And Sayings

Vincent Edward “Vin” Scully is an American sportscaster. His 67 seasons with the Dodgers, starting in Brooklyn in 1950 and ending in 2016, constitute the longest tenure of any broadcaster with a single team in professional sports history, and he is second only to Tommy Lasorda (by one year) in terms of number of years with the Dodgers organization in any capacity. He retired in 2016, ending his record-breaking run as their play-by-play announcer. He is considered by many to be the greatest baseball broadcaster of all time, according to fan rankings, Bleacher Report and Fox Sports.

I Guess My Thermometer For My Baseball Fever Is Still A Goose Bump.

Vin Scully Quotes (10) - I Guess My Thermometer For My Baseball F... - QuotesI Guess My Thermometer For My Baseball Fever Is Still A Goose Bump.

Vin Scully Quotes (10) - I Guess My Thermometer For My Baseball F... - Quotes

I've Told Several Writers This, And, Again, I Get Back To It, But If You Want To Make God Smile, Tell Him Your Plans.

Vin Scully Quotes (11) - I've Told Several Writers This, And, Aga... - QuotesI've Told Several Writers This, And, Again, I Get Back To It, But If You Want To Make God Smile, Tell Him Your Plans.

Vin Scully Quotes (11) - I've Told Several Writers This, And, Aga... - Quotes

It's A Wonderful Feeling To Be A Bridge To The Past And To Unite Generations. The Sport Of Baseball Does That, And I Am Just A Part Of It.

Vin Scully Quotes (12) - It's A Wonderful Feeling To Be A Bridge ... - QuotesIt's A Wonderful Feeling To Be A Bridge To The Past And To Unite Generations. The Sport Of Baseball Does That, And I Am Just A Part Of It.

Vin Scully Quotes (12) - It's A Wonderful Feeling To Be A Bridge ... - Quotes

The Roar Of The Crowd Has Always Been The Sweetest Music. It's Intoxicating.

Vin Scully Quotes (13) - The Roar Of The Crowd Has Always Been Th... - QuotesThe Roar Of The Crowd Has Always Been The Sweetest Music. It's Intoxicating.

Vin Scully Quotes (13) - The Roar Of The Crowd Has Always Been Th... - Quotes

One Of My Favorite Expressions Ever Uttered By A Player Is Roy Campanella's Line About How, In Order To Be A Major-league Player, You Have To Have A Lot Of Little Boy In You.

Vin Scully Quotes (1) - One Of My Favorite Expressions Ever Utter... - QuotesOne Of My Favorite Expressions Ever Uttered By A Player Is Roy Campanella's Line About How, In Order To Be A Major-league Player, You Have To Have A Lot Of Little Boy In You.

Vin Scully Quotes (1) - One Of My Favorite Expressions Ever Utter... - Quotes

It's A Wonderful Feeling Being A Bridge To The Past And Unite Generations.

Vin Scully Quotes (16) - It's A Wonderful Feeling Being A Bridge ... - QuotesIt's A Wonderful Feeling Being A Bridge To The Past And Unite Generations.

Vin Scully Quotes (16) - It's A Wonderful Feeling Being A Bridge ... - Quotes

To Be Honest, I've Never Been Interested In How Many Games I've Done And Seen. It Doesn't Mean Anything To Anybody. All I Know Is I'm Eternally Grateful For Having Been Allowed To Work So Many Games.

Vin Scully Quotes (14) - To Be Honest, I've Never Been Interested... - QuotesTo Be Honest, I've Never Been Interested In How Many Games I've Done And Seen. It Doesn't Mean Anything To Anybody. All I Know Is I'm Eternally Grateful For Having Been Allowed To Work So Many Games.

Vin Scully Quotes (14) - To Be Honest, I've Never Been Interested... - Quotes

I Don't Like To Be Alone, But I Do Cherish The Moments That I'm Alone With A Good Book.

Vin Scully Quotes (18) - I Don't Like To Be Alone, But I Do Cheri... - QuotesI Don't Like To Be Alone, But I Do Cherish The Moments That I'm Alone With A Good Book.

Vin Scully Quotes (18) - I Don't Like To Be Alone, But I Do Cheri... - Quotes

When I Was Very Small, Maybe 8 Years Old, We Had A Big Radio That Stood On Four Legs, And It Had A Cross Piece Underneath It, And I Used To Take A Pillow And Crawl Under The Radio.

Vin Scully Quotes (17) - When I Was Very Small, Maybe 8 Years Old... - QuotesWhen I Was Very Small, Maybe 8 Years Old, We Had A Big Radio That Stood On Four Legs, And It Had A Cross Piece Underneath It, And I Used To Take A Pillow And Crawl Under The Radio.

Vin Scully Quotes (17) - When I Was Very Small, Maybe 8 Years Old... - Quotes

The Game Is Just One Long Conversation, And I'm Anticipating That, And I Will Say Things Like 'Did You Know That?' Or 'You're Probably Wondering Why.' I'm Really Just Conversing Rather Than Just Doing Play-by-play. I Never Thought Of Myself As Having A Style. I Don't Use Key Words. And The Best Thing I Do? I Shut Up.

Vin Scully Quotes (15) - The Game Is Just One Long Conversation, ... - QuotesThe Game Is Just One Long Conversation, And I'm Anticipating That, And I Will Say Things Like 'Did You Know That?' Or 'You're Probably Wondering Why.' I'm Really Just Conversing Rather Than Just Doing Play-by-play. I Never Thought Of Myself As Having A Style. I Don't Use Key Words. And The Best Thing I Do? I Shut Up.

Vin Scully Quotes (15) - The Game Is Just One Long Conversation, ... - Quotes

If I Categorized Home Runs That I've Seen, Without A Doubt The Monumental One Is Henry's... But I've Seen A Lot Of Classic, Great Home Runs. Gibson's Was Probably The Most Theatrical Home Run I've Ever Seen.

Vin Scully Quotes (20) - If I Categorized Home Runs That I've See... - QuotesIf I Categorized Home Runs That I've Seen, Without A Doubt The Monumental One Is Henry's... But I've Seen A Lot Of Classic, Great Home Runs. Gibson's Was Probably The Most Theatrical Home Run I've Ever Seen.

Vin Scully Quotes (20) - If I Categorized Home Runs That I've See... - Quotes

On Radio, You're In Your Own Little World. Every Time I'd Be Doing A Possible No-hitter - I Think I've Done Something Like 25 No-hitters And A Couple Of Perfect Games - I Would Always Put The Date On The Tape. Not For Me, But For The Player, So That 25 Or 30 Years Later When He's Playing It For His Kids Or Grandkids, You Have That Date.

Vin Scully Quotes (19) - On Radio, You're In Your Own Little Worl... - QuotesOn Radio, You're In Your Own Little World. Every Time I'd Be Doing A Possible No-hitter - I Think I've Done Something Like 25 No-hitters And A Couple Of Perfect Games - I Would Always Put The Date On The Tape. Not For Me, But For The Player, So That 25 Or 30 Years Later When He's Playing It For His Kids Or Grandkids, You Have That Date.

Vin Scully Quotes (19) - On Radio, You're In Your Own Little Worl... - Quotes

It's A Great Time Of The Year... If You Can Stand It.

Vin Scully Quotes (21) - It's A Great Time Of The Year... If You ... - QuotesIt's A Great Time Of The Year... If You Can Stand It.

Vin Scully Quotes (21) - It's A Great Time Of The Year... If You ... - Quotes

As Long As You Live Keep Smiling Because It Brightens Everybody's Day.

Vin Scully Quotes (2) - As Long As You Live Keep Smiling Because ... - QuotesAs Long As You Live Keep Smiling Because It Brightens Everybody's Day.

Vin Scully Quotes (2) - As Long As You Live Keep Smiling Because ... - Quotes

That Really Is My Trademark. Day To Day, Week In, Week Out. If Something Happens And The Crowd Roars, I Shut Up.

Vin Scully Quotes (22) - That Really Is My Trademark. Day To Day,... - QuotesThat Really Is My Trademark. Day To Day, Week In, Week Out. If Something Happens And The Crowd Roars, I Shut Up.

Vin Scully Quotes (22) - That Really Is My Trademark. Day To Day,... - Quotes

It's Easier To Pick Off A Fast Runner Than To Pick Off A Lazy Runner.

Vin Scully Quotes (23) - It's Easier To Pick Off A Fast Runner Th... - QuotesIt's Easier To Pick Off A Fast Runner Than To Pick Off A Lazy Runner.

Vin Scully Quotes (23) - It's Easier To Pick Off A Fast Runner Th... - Quotes

Don't Let The Winds Blow Your Dreams Away... Or Steal Your Faith In God.

Vin Scully Quotes (27) - Don't Let The Winds Blow Your Dreams Awa... - QuotesDon't Let The Winds Blow Your Dreams Away... Or Steal Your Faith In God.

Vin Scully Quotes (27) - Don't Let The Winds Blow Your Dreams Awa... - Quotes

I'm Not A Military General, A Business Guru, Not A Philosopher Or Author. It's Only Me.

Vin Scully Quotes (25) - I'm Not A Military General, A Business G... - QuotesI'm Not A Military General, A Business Guru, Not A Philosopher Or Author. It's Only Me.

Vin Scully Quotes (25) - I'm Not A Military General, A Business G... - Quotes

If I Can Get A Story About A Player, I Would Give You A Ship Load Of Numbers, Batting Averages And All Just For That One Precious Story. That's The Kind Of Thing That I Love To Do.

Vin Scully Quotes (24) - If I Can Get A Story About A Player, I W... - QuotesIf I Can Get A Story About A Player, I Would Give You A Ship Load Of Numbers, Batting Averages And All Just For That One Precious Story. That's The Kind Of Thing That I Love To Do.

Vin Scully Quotes (24) - If I Can Get A Story About A Player, I W... - Quotes

I Think When I First Started, I Tried To Make Believe I Was In The Ballpark, Sitting Next To Somebody And Just Talking. And If You Go To A Ballgame, And You Sit There, You're Not Going To Talk Pitches For Three Hours.

Vin Scully Quotes (26) - I Think When I First Started, I Tried To... - QuotesI Think When I First Started, I Tried To Make Believe I Was In The Ballpark, Sitting Next To Somebody And Just Talking. And If You Go To A Ballgame, And You Sit There, You're Not Going To Talk Pitches For Three Hours.

Vin Scully Quotes (26) - I Think When I First Started, I Tried To... - Quotes

Be A Bobbed Cork: When You Are Pushed Down, Bob Up.

Vin Scully Quotes (28) - Be A Bobbed Cork: When You Are Pushed Do... - QuotesBe A Bobbed Cork: When You Are Pushed Down, Bob Up.

Vin Scully Quotes (28) - Be A Bobbed Cork: When You Are Pushed Do... - Quotes

Thank You For Sneaking Your Transistor Under The Pillow As You Grew Up Loving The Tigers. God Has A New Adventure For Me.

Vin Scully Quotes (29) - Thank You For Sneaking Your Transistor U... - QuotesThank You For Sneaking Your Transistor Under The Pillow As You Grew Up Loving The Tigers. God Has A New Adventure For Me.

Vin Scully Quotes (29) - Thank You For Sneaking Your Transistor U... - Quotes

Good Is Not Good When Better Is Expected.

Vin Scully Quotes (3) - Good Is Not Good When Better Is Expected.... - QuotesGood Is Not Good When Better Is Expected.

Vin Scully Quotes (3) - Good Is Not Good When Better Is Expected.... - Quotes

Andre Dawson Has A Bruised Knee And Is Listed As Day-to-day. Aren't We All?

Vin Scully Quotes (31) - Andre Dawson Has A Bruised Knee And Is L... - QuotesAndre Dawson Has A Bruised Knee And Is Listed As Day-to-day. Aren't We All?

Vin Scully Quotes (31) - Andre Dawson Has A Bruised Knee And Is L... - Quotes

In All Honesty, Once You Become A Professional, Number One, You're No Longer A Fan. I Don't Root For The Dodgers, Really. I Just Try To Do The Game As Best I Can. And The Winning And The Losing Will Take Care Of Itself.

Vin Scully Quotes (30) - In All Honesty, Once You Become A Profes... - QuotesIn All Honesty, Once You Become A Professional, Number One, You're No Longer A Fan. I Don't Root For The Dodgers, Really. I Just Try To Do The Game As Best I Can. And The Winning And The Losing Will Take Care Of Itself.

Vin Scully Quotes (30) - In All Honesty, Once You Become A Profes... - Quotes

I Try To Call The Play As Quickly As I Possibly Can And Then Shut Up And Let The Crowd Roar Because, To Me, The Crowd Is The Most Wonderful Thing In The Whole World When It's Making Noise.

Vin Scully Quotes (32) - I Try To Call The Play As Quickly As I P... - QuotesI Try To Call The Play As Quickly As I Possibly Can And Then Shut Up And Let The Crowd Roar Because, To Me, The Crowd Is The Most Wonderful Thing In The Whole World When It's Making Noise.

Vin Scully Quotes (32) - I Try To Call The Play As Quickly As I P... - Quotes

I'm Going To Sit Back, Light Up, And Hope I Don't Chew The Cigarette To Pieces.

Vin Scully Quotes (4) - I'm Going To Sit Back, Light Up, And Hope... - QuotesI'm Going To Sit Back, Light Up, And Hope I Don't Chew The Cigarette To Pieces.

Vin Scully Quotes (4) - I'm Going To Sit Back, Light Up, And Hope... - Quotes

Almost All Of Us Growing Up Have Played Baseball On Some Level. It Has An Inside Track With People. It Has A Unifying Effect.

Vin Scully Quotes (7) - Almost All Of Us Growing Up Have Played B... - QuotesAlmost All Of Us Growing Up Have Played Baseball On Some Level. It Has An Inside Track With People. It Has A Unifying Effect.

Vin Scully Quotes (7) - Almost All Of Us Growing Up Have Played B... - Quotes

You Can Almost Taste The Pressure Now.

Vin Scully Quotes (6) - You Can Almost Taste The Pressure Now.... - QuotesYou Can Almost Taste The Pressure Now.

Vin Scully Quotes (6) - You Can Almost Taste The Pressure Now.... - Quotes

Statistics Are Used Much Like A Drunk Uses A Lamppost: For Support, Not Illumination.

Vin Scully Quotes (5) - Statistics Are Used Much Like A Drunk Use... - QuotesStatistics Are Used Much Like A Drunk Uses A Lamppost: For Support, Not Illumination.

Vin Scully Quotes (5) - Statistics Are Used Much Like A Drunk Use... - Quotes

I Really Love Baseball. The Guys And The Game, And I Love The Challenge Of Describing Things. The Only Thing I Hate - And I Know You Have To Be Realistic And Pay The Bills In This Life - Is The Loneliness On The Road.

Vin Scully Quotes (8) - I Really Love Baseball. The Guys And The ... - QuotesI Really Love Baseball. The Guys And The Game, And I Love The Challenge Of Describing Things. The Only Thing I Hate - And I Know You Have To Be Realistic And Pay The Bills In This Life - Is The Loneliness On The Road.

Vin Scully Quotes (8) - I Really Love Baseball. The Guys And The ... - Quotes

Losing Feels Worse Than Winning Feels Good.

Vin Scully Quotes (9) - Losing Feels Worse Than Winning Feels Goo... - QuotesLosing Feels Worse Than Winning Feels Good.

Vin Scully Quotes (9) - Losing Feels Worse Than Winning Feels Goo... - Quotes