Listen Live
Donate
 on air
Schedule

KCRW

Read & Explore

  • News
  • Entertainment
  • Food
  • Culture
  • Events

Listen

  • Live Radio
  • Music
  • Podcasts
  • Full Schedule

Information

  • About
  • Careers
  • Help / FAQ
  • Newsletters
  • Contact

Support

  • Become a Member
  • Become a VIP
  • Ways to Give
  • Shop
  • Member Perks

Become a Member

Donate to KCRW to support this cultural hub for music discovery, in-depth journalism, community storytelling, and free events. You'll become a KCRW Member and get a year of exclusive benefits.

DonateGive Monthly

Copyright 2025 KCRW. All rights reserved.

Report a Bug|Privacy Policy|Terms of Service|
Cookie Policy|FCC Public Files

Back to LA Observed

LA Observed

As LA was growing up, Vin Scully was there

Vin Scully punctuated his hall of fame career yesterday at Dodger Stadium, calling a walk-off home run by rookie Charlie Culberson against the Colorado Rockies.

  • Share
By Kevin Roderick • Sep 26, 2016 • 4m Listen

Vin Scully punctuated his hall of fame career yesterday at Dodger Stadium, calling a walk-off home run by rookie Charlie Culberson against the Colorado Rockies. The shot clinched the division for the LA Dodgers and was followed by an emotion address to the packed stadium. Scully is a play-by-play announcer, but is also beloved by non-sports fans. Kevin Roderick explores why.

  • https://images.ctfassets.net/2658fe8gbo8o/AvYox6VuEgcxpd20Xo9d3/769bca4fbf97bf022190f4813812c1e2/new-default.jpg?h=250

    Kevin Roderick

    LA Observed

  • https://images.ctfassets.net/2658fe8gbo8o/AvYox6VuEgcxpd20Xo9d3/769bca4fbf97bf022190f4813812c1e2/new-default.jpg?h=250

    Benjamin Gottlieb

    Reporter, Fill-in Host

    CultureLos Angeles
Back to LA Observed