Born in the Bronx burrough of New York City, Scully had an interest in broadcasting as early as 8-years-old
The young red head
Scully is second only to Tommy Lasorda (by one year) in terms of years with the Dodgers organization in any capacity
First call for the Los Angeles Dodgers
Since he grew up near the Polo Grounds in NY, he became a "very big Giants fan"
Old pals
TV host
Vin hosted ‘The Vin Scully Show’ in 1972 – pictured here with guest Lawrence Welk
Vin Scully also co-hosted the TV show ‘Celebrity Challenge'
Vin Scully also co-hosted the TV show ‘Celebrity Challenge of the Sexes’ with Phyllis George in 1977.
Another classic ‘Celebrity Challenge'
Another classic ‘Celebrity Challenge of the Sexes’ photo with Connie Stevens and Flip Wilson.
The Dodgers get their star on the Hollywood Walk Of Fame
Dodgers radio announcer Vin Scully and former manager Tommy Lasorda attend a special star ceremony honoring the Los Angeles Dodgers with an Award of Excellence on the Hollywood Walk of Fame on June 20, 2008 in Hollywood, California. (Photo by Vince Bucci/Getty Images)
100 Great Moments ceremony at UCLA
Vin Scully during the 100 Great Moments ceremony at UCLA in Los Angeles, California.
Scully on the mound
Vin Scully throws out the first pitch on Opening Day before the Los Angeles Dodgers game against the Arizona Diamondbacks at Dodger Stadium on April 5, 1999 in Los Angeles. (Photo by Donald Miralle/Getty Images)
L.A. broadcasting legends
Sports announcers Bob Miller (right) for the Los Angeles Kings, Chick Hearn (middle) for the Los Angeles Lakers and Vin Scully (left) for the Los Angeles Dodgers during a 25th year celebration at the Great Western Forum in Inglewood, Califor
Scully receives the AMEE Award in Broadcasting
Los Angeles Dodger announcer Vin Scully receives the AMEE Award in Broadcasting during the 2009 AFTRA Media and Entertainment Excellence Awards at the Biltmore Hotel on March 9, 2009 in Los Angeles. (Photo by Michael Buckner/Getty Images)
His 67 years with the Dodgers make him the longest-tenured broadcaster with a single team in professional sports
(Photo by Jayne Kamin-Oncea/Getty Images.)
Opening Day
Vin Scully waves to fans from a car before the game between the San Francisco Giants and the Los Angeles Dodgers on opening day at Dodger Stadium on April 4, 2014 in Los Angeles, California. (credit: Harry How/Getty Images)
'Take Me Out to the Ball Game'
Vin Scully the play-by-play voice of the Los Angeles Dodgers sings 'Take Me Out to the Ball Game' song, which has become the unofficial anthem of baseball, during the seventh inning of the baseball game between the Arizona Diamondbacks and the Los Angeles Dodgers at Dodger Stadium on September 14, 2011 in Los Angeles. (credit: Kevork Djansezian/Getty Images)
125th Rose Parade
Parade Grand Marshal Vin Scully attends the 125th Tournament of Roses Parade Presented by Honda on January 1, 2014 in Pasadena, California. (credit: Alberto E. Rodriguez/Getty Images)
In and out of the hospital
In 2010, Scully was briefly hospitalized after a fall. He was back in the booth days later. (Credit: CBSLA)
The Vin Scully Press Box
Scully introduces the new owner
Magic Johnson and Vin Scully laugh on the field before the game between the San Francisco Giants and the Los Angeles Dodgers on opening day at Dodger Stadium on April 4, 2014 in Los Angeles. (Photo by Harry How/Getty Images)
Vin Scully Avenue leading into Dodger Stadium
(Photo courtesy LA Dodgers/Twitter)
Scully signs the Golden Helmet
Vin Scully joins a host of athletes and sports personalities to have signed the CBS2 Golden Helmet ahead of Super Bowl 50. (credit: CBS)
Scully will drop the mic October 2 in San Francisco
Los Angeles Dodgers announcer Vin Scully waves to the crowd befoe the game against the San Francisco Giants at Dodger Stadium on September 20, 2016 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Harry How/Getty Images)
