The Los Angeles Dodgers return to Dodgers Stadium days after the passing of legendary sportscaster Vin Scully to defeat the San Diego Padres 8-1. This first game of their weekend series was dedicated to Scully’s life and legacy.
“Henry Aaron, in the second inning walked and scored. He’s sittin’ on 714,” said Braves announcer Milo Hamilton calling the game on WSB Radio. “Here’s the pitch by Downing. Swinging. There’s a drive into left-center field. That ball is gonna be-eee … Outta here! It’s gone! It’s 715! There’s a new home run champion of all time, and it’s Henry Aaron! The fireworks are going. Henry Aaron is coming around third. His teammates are at home plate. And listen to this crowd!”
Notes, quotes and things picked up on the run from coast-to-coast and all the stops in between and beyond.
In his final Presidential Medal of Freedom ceremony, President Barack Obama honored NBA Legends Kareem Abdul-Jabbar and Michael Jordan along with iconic Dodgers sportscaster Vin Scully.
Congresswoman Janice Hahn sent letters to each of the major carriers involved in an ongoing dispute over airing Dodgers baseball games on television in the Los Angeles area