Vin Scully is the subject of an eloquent cover story by Tom Verducci for Sports Illustrated that you can see here.
— Jon Weisman
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jpavko
It’s too bad, he has Sports Illustrated bamboozled too
David Kaufman
Because you speak does not guarantee that anything intelligent emerges.
Jon Pruitt
While everybody is entitled to an opinion, in my opinion you are a JERK, Vin Scully is the greatest announcer in history of baseball broadcasting. There is NO downside to his talent and knowledge of the game.
Jon Weisman
Can everyone please keep the conversation here civil? In a thread on Vin Scully, of all people, whether you like him as a broadcaster or not, I think we can at least be respectful of him and of others. Thank you.
Jon Pruitt
I was being respectful. If I wrote what I really thought, it would not be printable.
Mark Burford
jpavko is just a troll, Vin wouldn’t let it get under his skin, and neither should we allow a troll to tarnish this mans legacy. Leave him be, the masses know an idiot when they see one and instead enjoy the accolades this man deserves (and more)!
Joe Husband-of'Deana Echevarria
vin Scully is a small g god. He is the last of what is truly Dodgers to me.
Others may not get the love affair Dodgers fans have with Vin, but I don’t give a flying ****. When you know, you know, and nothing haters spew is gonna change that.
Love to Vin forever, from a lifelong Dodger fan.
Jon Weisman
It is not respectful or civil to call people names in a public forum, even if you’re leaving out profanity. I’m not asking for much here.
Jon Pruitt
I apologize if my comment was inappropriate. It just irks me when someone slams Vin Scully. I notice the individual making the comment offers no explanation of his crude comment.
Leonardo Chang
Probably a SF Giants fan?
leekfink
Leonard Chang–Jon Weisman just asked you to be respectful and not call people names, and then you went and called someone the worst thing imaginable!
Michael Green
First, lovely article. Second, several minor errors (for example, Walter O’Malley did not and could not block the “Game of the Week” from LA. The rule at the time was that the network baseball telecasts didn’t air in ANY major league city). Third, SI has one of the worst functioning websites I’ve ever seen. Fourth, Jon, if we can maintain the civility rule when discussing the bullpen, we can maintain it anywhere.
Chuck Powers
Obviously a comment from Mike Piazza…
Jon Pruitt
What bullpen? Bullpens are supposed to have relief pitchers, not batting practice pitchers. Jansen is the only bull! The rest are only calves.
Ron Blair
John’s comment “Probably a SF Giant fan” also inappropriate. While a Giant fan since ’58, I marvel and enjoy the golden tones of Vin Scully as well as recorded interviews with his mentor, Red Barber. If you love The Game, you see things Bigger.