LOS ANGELES (AP) — Reaction to the death of Hall of Fame broadcaster Vin Scully, who entertained and informed Dodgers fans in Brooklyn and Los Angeles for 67 years. Scully, the longest tenured broadcaster with a single team in pro sports history, died Tuesday night at 94.
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“He was the best there ever was. Just when you think about the Dodgers, there’s a lot of history here and a lot of people that have come through. It’s just a storied franchise all the way around. But it almost starts with Vin, honestly. When you think about Vin, he’s right there with Jackie (Robinson). Obviously, it’s a different thing. But just as far as the history of our organization, Vin’s been though it all. Just such a special man. I’m grateful and thankful I got to know him as well as I did.” — Clayton Kershaw, Dodgers pitcher.
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“He obviously lived a tremendous life. He impacted so many, myself included. I feel honored to be able to have called him a friend. I think there’s endless amounts of people who consider him family and part of their families. This is a guy who was not only the voice of Dodger baseball, but baseball in general. He was into so many homes. It’s a legacy of longevity, it’s class, and I used the phrase earlier — he was a gentleman. — Dave Roberts, Dodgers manager.
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“You gave me my Wild Horse name. You gave me love. You hugged me like a father. I will never forget you, my heart is broken. My hand over your family’s hearts. Los Angeles, I am sorry I am not there with you today to cry together.” — Yasiel Puig, former Dodgers outfielder, via Twitter.
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“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, 15-time All-Star…