Vin Scully
Awards & Honours
7
Awards Won
8
Honours
2
Rankings
2
Covers
2
Records
Vin Scully's achievements are nothing short of extraordinary. He holds the record for the longest tenure as a play-by-play announcer for a single team in Major League Baseball history, spanning 67 seasons. His induction into the National Baseball Hall of Fame via the Ford C. Frick Award is a testament to his unparalleled contribution to the sport. Receiving the Presidential Medal of Freedom further cements his status as a cultural icon. His ability to capture the essence of a game and the emotions of the players and fans made him a beloved figure in American sports. The sheer volume of awards he received, from the Hollywood Walk of Fame to the National Radio Hall of Fame, speaks to his versatility and impact across multiple mediums.
Awards
Honours & Distinctions
Ford C. Frick Award
Awarded for excellence in baseball broadcasting.
National Radio Hall of Fame
Inducted for contributions to radio.
NAB Broadcasting Hall of Fame
Inducted for broadcasting excellence.
Hollywood Walk of Fame Star
Received a star for contributions to television and radio.
Presidential Medal of Freedom
Highest civilian honor in the United States.
Honorary Doctorate
Doctor of Laws degree.
Dodgers Hall of Fame
Inducted for impact on the franchise.
California Sports Hall of Fame
Inducted for impact on California sports.
Rankings & Lists
Greatest Sportscasters of All Time
Top 100 Athletes of the Century
Magazine Covers
Time
1981-12-31
Person of the Year
Sports Illustrated
1998-04-13
The Voice of Baseball
Records & Feats
Longest Tenure as Play-by-Play Announcer
Served as the primary announcer for the Dodgers for 67 consecutive seasons.
Most World Series Calls by a Single Broadcaster
Called the World Series for CBS Radio multiple times over two decades.