Vin Scully On Kirk Gibson's World Series Home Run | Letterman

Vin reveals how he prepares for a game, why he doesn't get close to the players and why he has the greatest job in the world.
(From "Late Night," air date: 5/11/90)
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[@zachr.7890]

Incredible that Vin was a towering broadcasting icon and baseball elder statesman by this point, yet went on to call games for over 25 more years. Certainly there will never be another like him.

[@johngoble7777]

This is 1990. He was put in the broadcaster HoF and was given a star on the Hollywood Walk of fame in 1982. In 72 he was offered a original spot on Monday Night Football. In 81 he almost became John Madden’s play by play guy instead of Pat Summerall. He use to announce football, golf, tennis, and baseball. By 1990 he was pretty much down to just the Dodgers. 89 was his last year being NBC’s national baseball broadcaster. By 1990, Vin was already the greatest and most accomplished announcer.

[@johngoble7777]

This is 1990. He was put in the broadcaster HoF and was given a star on the Hollywood Walk of fame in 1982. In 72 he was offered a original spot on Monday Night Football. In 81 he almost became John Madden’s play by play guy instead of Pat Summerall. He use to announce football, golf, tennis, and baseball. By 1990 he was pretty much down to just the Dodgers. 89 was his last year being NBC’s national baseball broadcaster. By 1990, Vin was already the greatest and most accomplished announcer.

[@KnockOffBeingFat]

To think that the Dodgers did not win another full season World Series again in his life. Even Vin probably thought that taking credit for winning a 60 game season W.S. was getting pretty desparate because of failing for sooooo long. WIN IT this year Dodgers for Vin! DO IT!!

[@zachr.7890]

@@KnockOffBeingFat Given that there's a picture of Vin happily showing off his 2020 World Series ring, you're probably projecting just a bit there.

[@robertsprouse9282]

Try 27 not 25 more seasons..With one team or as an MLB play by play announcer, period, he still has the record for both English language casts and, again, overall= 67, and the Dodgers Spanish language play by play announcer ECUADORIAN- AMERICAN, JAIME JARRIN is right behind him with his 64th season this year for the DODGERS, but unlike VIN SCULLY, JARRIN did not start with the DODGERS IN BROOKLYN. J.JARIN has been with the team since their second season in L.A. in 1959. He plans on retiring at the end of this season..he is 86..and considered SCULLY a mentor and dear friend. RIP, to the GREAT VIN SCULLY..as announcers, we're not worthy.

[@MarkS1356]

When the Dodgers we’re playing on a hot summers night, the TV or radio was playing with Vinny calling the game, it was a soothing narrative that flowed along like to a babbling brook. Just a brilliance that’s almost hard to comprehend

[@keefriff99]

What a legend. You can tell Dave has enormous respect for Vin here. My 79-year old Dad grew up in Brooklyn and is going to be very sad when he sees this news. RIP, Mr. Scully.

[@uncletony6210]

My 83 year old mom has been a Dodgers' fan since Jackie's first year (1947). She called me from her nursing home to tell me about Vin's passing.

[@trevorsimpkins3142]

Had the chance to meet and talk to him once at LAX. Genuinely kind man and made you feel like you were a good friend to him. Truly one of a kind. There will never be another like him.

[@c.s.mcleod7383]

Not a baseball follower,but to hear him call a game was amazing.

[@boblozaintherealworld3577]

Just so many stories to tell.

[@mikeberg5003]

RIP Vinny, you were the GOAT. I actually cried last night.

[@Torchninja]

A true legend.. R.I.P. Mr Vin Scully

[@renatoreside2109]

Rest in peace to the greatest sportscaster. The pride of The Bronx, New York.

[@trevorhembrough1290]

I thought the Yankees were the pride of the Bronx.

[@Kurt77777]

@@trevorhembrough1290 Good point! I thought the Dodgers (originally) were from Brooklyn.

[@ec6951]

@@Kurt77777 They've been in LA a lot longer than Brooklyn by now.

[@brandonbryant5032]

@@ec6951 Yeah but being a Dodgers fan myself my entire life, There has never been a team that was so close nit and associated with the burrow they came from and played in. They spent less years there yes but I tell you without Scully, and the boys of summer in Brooklyn in the 50's the Dodgers lore of being such a American team like the Yankess goes by the wayside, Love my LAD but you cant forget the past and the roots.

[@brandonbryant5032]

@@Kurt77777 They are, they played in Brooklyn since early 1900s just changed there name a lot until the settled on the "Trolley Dodgers" a nickname to poke fun at the citizens of Brooklyn who had to dodge them a lot just to get around, eventually it was shortened to Dodgers.

[@foleynj86]

It's Vin Scully and everybody else. The best broadcaster of all time and there isn't even an argument. Keith Jackson is really close but Vin Scully is in a league of his own no pun intended. Thank you Vin for so many great memories!!🙌👏

[@scottodonnell7121]

The best, but other great names come to mind. Curt Gowdy, Jack Buck, Al Michaels, Frank Gifford. Howard Cosell was the best at boxing. And if you ever watched PBA, Chris Schenkel was nice to listen to.

[@BobBenham]

I NEVER click the 'Like' button before viewing or listening to a video; but in this instance I did. Much respect for the late Vin Scully.

[@Crusader7077]

Letterman always had a tremendous amount of respect for Vin Scully who was such a class act.

[@SLOCALBamaFan]

My adult daughters grew up with Vin’s voice during baseball season. When I was in my fifties, I told them Vin was broadcasting Dodgers game before I was born. You should have seen their faces. ¡Vaya con Dios, Vin!

[@mrpinkhattt]

r.i.p. to the greatest announcer of all time. r.i.p. vin scully🕊

[@Dutchovenderlinde]

God Bless you, Vin. Rest In Peace.

[@voicetube]

RIP Vin. I grew up listening to him in LA. An icon!!

[@luishumbertovega3900]

40 years at that point, and he was the Dodger's voice for additional 27 seasons until his retirement in 2016. RIP Mr Scully, the G.O.A.T., and Thanks Dave, for this amazing interview. Blessings to all from San Juan PR 🇵🇷.

[@pneulancer]

As irreverant and sardonic as Dave could sometimes be; (and I loved that part of him) ...when Vin came out, Mr. Letterman showed nothing but deference and decorum for a baseball broadcaster who truly was a legend!

[@rodneydangerfield7153]

Within the broadcast booth at Dodger Stadium, Vin Scully sat at the mic. The words he found were perfect - even poetic. "In a year that has been so improbable, the impossible has happened," he said. RIP Vin Scully

[@TighelanderII]

I never knew he was the GOAT until about 10 years ago when a guy from Chicago told me how lucky I was to live in LA and listen to Vin. To me, he was just the regular announcer for my favorite team.

[@tvpmark]

It looks as if everyone loved Vin, and I started to enjoy him once we got cable TV, so my dad could see the Dodgers and hear Vin do the play by play.

[@wilkiecoco]

The greatest of all time. There can never be another.

[@svsugvcarter]

Love the Grateful Dead shout out! RIP Vin. My Dad grew up listening to him in Brooklyn. He passed away six years ago.

[@benballesteros6346]

I remember in 1965 taking my mom's transistor radio to school. I hid it and had the ear piece in so I could listen to the Dodgers play the Twins in the World Series. God bless you Vinny, rest well and know you will always be loved.

[@alansmithee183]

Vin was one of those guys you'd enjoy hearing him read the phone book. Just seemed like a great guy and he will be missed.

[@rainibrei51]

He was the reason I fell in love with baseball. Each night he had a broadcast, I would be in the dark in my room glued to that radio. I'd wake up and be groggy for school... but man, was it worth it. My favorite part was when he would say: "Interestingly Enough"... you knew what would follow would be some obscure fact, story or anecdote on the player many times it had nothing to do with the game. Good Times...Good Times. We lost a GOAT here.

[@SESteve]

They don’t get any better than Vin Scully as an announcer or as a human. I say that as someone born in San Francisco who is a life-long Giants fan. My sympathies to everyone in the Dodgers family.

[@shackdaddy7106]

Vin Scully is the greatest baseball announcer all time. The way he used words were second to none. When I say that I mean any public figure.

[@royrowland5763]

He knew it was not about himself. He knew to shut up and let the crowd and pictures tell the story for the Gibson home run, the Hank Aaron home run, the Sandy Koufax perfect game, the Bill Buckner error. So many announcers need to learn that.

[@BudSchnelker]

They can't help themselves. They want to have their voice on Sportscenter. Vin was too classy for that. You could tell he had no desire to elevate himself above the play on the field.

[@garypaquin9571]

The true greats always brought out the best in Dave. This clip is one outstanding broadcaster interviewing another one.

[@scottodonnell7121]

I thought it was Curt Gowdy who called Aaron's 715.

[@chacha59]

Rest In Peace Vin Scully 🙏🏼💙🤍⚾️

[@dzanier]

What a special person Vin was.

[@THRILLHOUSEV]

"...sooner or later that you will join the entire field going by." It's amazing how Vin was able to casually spin phrases that give such a sense of levity.

[@12tallod]

Our thanks and appreciation to this feed for finding this gem and sharing it with us. Vinny will be missed.

[@awaxx7863]

This guy is a total class act..

[@stevenkaplan9945]

Just hearing his voice makes me feel good. I loved the man

[@shanequigley7552]

I'm a Die Hard Giants fan , I bleed Black&Orange, but today I weep.a little Blue 😪

[@simplymarvelous4983]

Respect

[@movieman1556]

Legend. All you need to say. Miss you Vin❤️

[@nitro_001newman2]

I’m amazed that Dave was able to get Vin Scully on the show. He rarely does talk shows. This is probably the first time on a late night show for Vin.

[@johngoble7777]

This is 1990. He was put in the broadcaster HoF and was given a star on the Hollywood Walk of fame in 1982. In 72 he was offered a original spot on Monday Night Football. In 81 he almost became John Madden’s play by play guy instead of Pat Summerall. He use to announce football, golf, tennis, and baseball. By 1990 he was pretty much down to just the Dodgers. 89 was his last year being NBC’s national baseball broadcaster. By 1990, Vin was already the greatest and most accomplished announcer.

[@garypaquin9571]

Vin would have been offered Frank Gifford’s job. FG knew he was the straight man for Don Meredith’s goofiness and Howard Cossell’s arrogance and ignorance of the game. Mr. Scully had far too much class and respect for the athletes and the game to tolerate the other buffoons.

[@TheLocalLt]

@@garypaquin9571 yeah Vin wouldn’t have worked in that booth just like Keith Jackson didn’t work in it.

[@BudSchnelker]

I feel classier today just from having watched this clip. Is America producing gentlemen like this anymore?

[@chrisikaris5891]

Rarely, and they certainly are not on TV or radio. I do not think most Americans know what a gentleman is or would recognize one. Very sad. But kudos to you for your comment.

[@aeropilot4419]

Seriously, if you’re an Angelino, there’s nothing not to like about this interview 💙⚾️

[@BKWms]

If this doesn’t put a smile on your face, I don’t know what will.

[@pixsnapper1]

RIP Vin ...The best ever!!

[@tallan9698]

Wonderful man. God Bless you Sir.

[@dela81dela81]

Ah I cried...One of a kind...A legend....That voice.... May he and Tommy rest in peace

[@robmclean4352]

Growing up in Michigan, Ernie Harwell was always my favourite...but Vin Scully was the best.

[@pneulancer]

They're both legendary. ..Born and raised in So. California but lived a while in the metro Detroit area and always loved Ernie; his voice was incredibly smooth and resonant. I loved George Kell's voice too . I still root for the Tigers when they're playing! 😃

[@robmclean4352]

@@pneulancer Well, *somebody* has to root for the Tigers these days...!

[@mklptrk]

Loved Ernie growing up as well.

[@douggrey6253]

I hope our legend in Detroit Ernie Harwell and Vin will renew their friendship and have a long, long chat about baseball in the after life…RIP Vin Scully

[@djquinn11]

The voice of the turtle.

[@decibellone696]

Vin - the king.

[@michaelmcshane6395]

I grew up with Vin and I would say lots of folks did so as well. I had to think about those years the dodgers won the World Series. Lol. Rip buddy.

[@TuMalditaMadre]

"Eggzaviahhh Coogahh!" 😂

[@bclarke567]

Such a great talker RIP

[@billmcginley]

Talent + longevity + authenticity = Vin Scully

[@davidbowman4259]

The best. Thank you, Vin.

[@AnthonyBrown-to2ie]

The TRUE voice OF Major league Baseball ⚾.

[@luckap79]

The big giant stud ! Rest In Peace mr. Vince

[@thomaswolf723]

Its ironic that Dave raises the issue why games are getting longer. They are still asking the same question more than 30 years later.

[@scottodonnell7121]

it's because of players like Big Papi, Dustin Pedroia and Terry Hargrove (The Human Rain Delay) who turn at bats into epics. Stay in the damn box.

[@nizloc4118]

I guess it's just because this was the era I grew up on, but it's like Vin was born that age, and never aged after that. Class act. RIP

[@lisahardy9707]

FULL EPISODES !!!!!! please

[@jimpigato2149]

@6:55, Letterman misuses the word, “aloof.” Vin gently disagrees with the usage of the word and then pivots.

[@sadbravesfan]

3:11 I love how even back then they were aware of how much longer baseball games had become. They would seem quick compared to today's standards.

[@cherbutler85]

I have heard many Vin Scully called games over the years. No disrespect to the man. He is clearly among the giants in his field. But with that said,…I so wish you could all hear just one complete Bob Uecker called game. And not one that he knows the spotlight is on him. Those he seems to force the jokes. I cringe at those. But just a seemingly irrelevant, insignificant game. One in which he spontaneously reacts to something he sees before him. An unusual play in the field, someone in the stands,…a recall of an event he personally experienced, that was initiated by one of his fellow commentators. Take Vin’s vivid calling of the game,…then simply add the funniest comedian on the planet. That’s Bob. No one compares.

[@joefrontino2423]

God bless vin scully

[@garrettpreszler7857]

Thank you.

[@garygemmell3488]

They're are a lot of great broadcasters around the country, but Vin was above them all.

[@Saybleu]

⚾️⚾️Thank You Vin⚾️⚾️

[@c.s.mcleod7383]

For years I thought Gibsons home run actually won the World Series,but it was like only Game 2.

[@alansmithee183]

Game 1 actually but what moment!

[@tomsampson8084]

In the '84 series Gibson was with Detroit and hit a home run that ensured Detroit's victory in game 5 and the series win.

[@uncletony6210]

It was game one, and it DID win the WS.

[@TighelanderII]

I wished that regular reporters would be as ethical as Vince was, as far as keeping a distance from the people they cover.

[@LC-ht7sg]

The greatest

[@esnstrider46]

Legend

[@bbybebop]

1:50 hahah awesome

[@turtle19dad]

Dave sis a good job on this interview.

[@ericeastman6260]

RIP legend.

[@mikewhite4560]

Simply the BEST 👌 Tina Turner

[@peterlylesmith]

Epic

[@bobma6342]

@ 4:20 there were 7-inning games when it was a doubleheader @ 7:41 that was a joke on "All in the Family"

[@Thomas----]

Orange pocket square... RIP VIN 🔵

[@stephenricks7316]

dave advocating for the pitch clock in 1990

[@chad6849]

RIP Vin.

[@dwartfarquart9590]

I remember this show. I thought Ernie Harwell was the guest until he named Scully.

[@hughjazzole2037]

just passed last week at 92////

[@robertpalin2161]

8:33 Now, I question whether that band leader story ever happened the way Vin said, because that exact thing happened on All in Family. Mike and Gloria were playing and Archie wanted to get in and he used the initials E.C. and no one could figure it out and then he also said Exavier Cugats. I think Vin might have stolen that anecdote from AITF. LOL.

[@thomasrednour8857]

All time great baseball announcer (and all of his other word-works). BTW, the Mets won the game that night, 9-4. Dwight Gooden, the winner pitcher, broke the game open in the bottom of the third with a bases-clearing triple. That won't happen again!

[@kristopherloviska9042]

They were talking about baseball games being too long over 30 years ago. What did baseball do about it? They made the games even LONGER.

[@keithgrillo8096]

RIP Vin

[@maxdawson2948]

“Any talk of going to seven innings?” Um.

[@SuperfanDK]

To think, Vin was just barely past the halfway point of his career when this interview took place.

[@nedwart]

Between the talk of games getting longer and 7-inning games, nothing much has changed.

[@jonboxleitner7354]

Great American

[@kurtmadison9517]

Vin says it all depends on who’s doing the rubbing.

[@dvdly]

Seven innings? What did Dave know and when did he know it?

[@rickwoelfel4876]

Minor league doubleheaders feature two seven-inning games

[@Davimre]

Wow the rare Xavier Cugat joke…

[@uncletony6210]

rare? I don't think there's been a day gone by where I didn't hear at least one Cugat joke.

[@jimadkins8877]

“EC” Eric Clapton

[@Ibhenriksen]

Now it's a double edged sword. Now, the games are shorter so sponsors are losing money. So want do they do? They put ads in the middle of the game between pitches now. Smh.

[@glenngrinter6818]

⚾️⚾️⚾️⚾️⚾️🎙🎙🎙🎙🎙

[@viralocity_oficial]

😢

[@sithlord5751]

Xavier …

[@RD2564]

This old man calling games by himself for a so called major market sports franchise for all those years was embarrassing and disturbing.

[@uncletony6210]

Your comment has confused me.

[@sadbravesfan]

Tell us you're a 🤡 without telling us. Or probably a salty Padres fan. Maybe both 🤣😂🤣😂🤣

[@marcoskolioulis3522]

Liked him until his comments on Kaepernick than I lost all respect for him

[@uncletony6210]

what did he say?