The Best

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 There’s a consensus on only one thing baseball-related.

People will argue anything at all about the sport. Was Ruth the best of all-time? Was Mantle better than Mays? Should Rose or Bonds be in the Hall.

Baseball is made for arguments.

What simply can’t be argued is who is the greatest broadcaster of all-time.

It’s Vin Scully.

And it isn’t even close.

Scully had the perfect voice and temperament to announce the game. His knowledge of the game was second to none, and he was perfect in the big moments.

Think Aaron’s 715, The Catch in football, Gibson’s homer in ‘88.

Perfect calls.

But for me, it was his stories and the rhythmic way that he told them.

They were stories that reinforced all that was good about living. He described the night sky as if he painted it himself. He spoke lovingly about his wife, his friends in and out of the sport.

Just the best.

He lived a great life.

94 years!

Universally beloved.

I enjoyed the day recap of his career but had to laugh at those who spoke of Scully and mentioned that it was a tragically sad day that would leave such a huge void.

He was 94!!!

Tragic?

Kind of expected, no?

Anyway…

…Rest in Peace to a true greatest of all-time.

Vin Scully.

Best ever.

Comments

Tammie Lewis said…
As a gal who bleeds blue, thank you for this. I agree that it isn't sad, because at 94 he had a life so very well lived. I love knowing he has been reunited with his beloved wife. But my heart still hurts a little bit.
04 August, 2022
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