Los Angeles Dodgers broadcaster Vin Scully was awarded the Presidential Medal of Freedom on November 22 at the White House. Below is a version of my commentary that appeared in the Roanoke Times as Mr. Scully was wrapping up his legendary career.
THE SPACE UNDERNEATH THE LEFT-FIELD PAVILION was a Vin Scully echo chamber. Broadcast on mighty KFI, 640 on the AM dial, the announcer’s voice could be heard throughout Dodger Stadium during the pregame show, but we always heard it in and around the left-field pavilion, a “family friendly” spot before the term existed or was even needed.
Vin Scully: A Pure Voice Goes Silent
