Vince Scully, the legendary longtime broadcaster for the Los Angeles Dodgers, has left us.

He died Tuesday at age 94 and the sports world is in mourning, but the grief is especially

acute here in Southern California.

He was a summer soundtrack for millions of people over a career in LA that spanned seven decades.

His voice melodious and soothing, his stories masterful, his talents immeasurable, his humanity

wonderful. And now, Arvinnie is gone. Well, I miss the games. Well, yeah, but I can turn on the radio

or the TV. I could catch the games. The people, that's what I will miss. The people who have just made me feel so much at home. And I think I carry that right out onto the air.

I'm Gustav Ariano.

You're listening to The Times, essential news from the LA Times.

It's Thursday, August 4th, 2022.

Today, the life and legacy of Vince Scully.

Earlier this summer, former Times fellow Angel Carreras talked to Bill Plashky and LA Times Sports columnist for over 25 years, and one of his favorite subjects, of course, was Vince Gully.

We'll hear from Bill and also Hall of Fame Dodgers broadcaster Jaime Harreen and Bob Costas.

The common thread that Angel pulled from Plashky, Harin, Kassas, almost anyone who ever knew

Vince Gully, he was the greatest of them all, and an even better human being.

Now, Bill, for the uninitiated listeners, who is Vince Scully to you, to L.A., to Major

League Baseball?

Ben Scully for 67 years was the soundtrack of a city, was the music of a baseball team. He was

the most trusted figure in Los Angeles. His voice resonated throughout the city, throughout the

country as a play-by-play announcer for the Dodgers. He was your favorite uncle.

He was your favorite storyteller.

He was a guy who put you to sleep at night,

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