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Los Angeles Dodgers: The legends on the franchise’s Mount Rushmore

By Beau Adams

LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - APRIL 15: Scoreboard tribute to Jackie Robinson on Major League Baseball's Jackie Robinson Day before the game between the Colorado Rockies and the Los Angeles Dodgers at Dodger Stadium on April 15, 2021 in Los Angeles, California. All players are wearing the number 42 in honor of Jackie Robinson Day. (Photo by Harry How/Getty Images)
LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - APRIL 15: Scoreboard tribute to Jackie Robinson on Major League Baseball's Jackie Robinson Day before the game between the Colorado Rockies and the Los Angeles Dodgers at Dodger Stadium on April 15, 2021 in Los Angeles, California. All players are wearing the number 42 in honor of Jackie Robinson Day. (Photo by Harry How/Getty Images) /
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Dodgers announcer Vin Scully
Oct 25, 2017; Los Angeles, CA, USA; Los Angeles Dodgers former broadcaster Vin Scully before game two of the 2017 World Series against the Houston Astros at Dodger Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Gary A. Vasquez-USA TODAY Sports /

The Voice of the Dodgers: Vin Scully

Role: Broadcaster

Years with Dodgers: 1950-2016

Accolades: Ford C. Frick Award recipient, National Radio Hall of Fame inductee

While the previous three members of the Los Angeles Dodgers’ Mount Rushmore made their impact on the field, one man left an indelible mark from the broadcast booth. Vin Scully, the legendary voice of the Dodgers, is an iconic figure in baseball broadcasting.

For an astonishing 67 seasons, Scully graced the airwaves with his eloquent and poetic commentary. His voice became synonymous with Dodgers baseball, painting vivid pictures of the game for millions of fans. Scully’s storytelling abilities, deep baseball knowledge, and unparalleled professionalism set him apart as one of the greatest broadcasters in sports history.

Scully’s contributions to the Dodgers’ franchise went beyond his broadcasting duties. He witnessed the team’s relocation from Brooklyn to Los Angeles and chronicled the highs and lows of the organization. Scully’s impact on the Dodgers and the sport of baseball cannot be overstated, making him an integral part of the team’s Mount Rushmore.

“In a year that has been so improbable, the impossible has happened.” – Vin Scully

Honorable Mentions

The Los Angeles Dodgers’ Mount Rushmore is a testament to the franchise’s rich history and the extraordinary players who have donned the Dodger blue. There can only be four, but the Brooklyn/Los Angeles franchise has many more that need to be mentioned, Fernando Valenzuela, Tommy Lasorda, Mike Piazza, Clayton Kershaw, Roy Campanella, and the legendary Kirk Gibson.

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