Be like Vin and you always win

 Dear Friends

I want to simply add my “two cents worth” as the tributes to Vin Scully continue to roll in. When he retired six years ago, I put the following message on our church signboard, seen by hundreds of people every day:

BE LIKE VIN SCULLY

NOTICE AND PRAISE

THE GOOD IN EVERYONE

Needless to say, I was happy that a reporter noticed the sign and used it to begin his article. (See pictures below)

I use the same words today because even if he had never called a single baseball game in his life, he was a good and decent human being, a role model to emulate. Character counts and Vin Scully’s life counted and inspired millions.  

At the conclusion of the final game he called in Dodger Stadium, he shared the following Irish Blessing:

May God give you for every storm, a rainbow,

For every tear, a smile,

For every care, a promise,

And a blessing in each trial.

 

For every problem life sends,

A faithful friend to share,

For every sigh, a sweet song,

And an answer for each prayer.

 

So beyond all the great baseball calls and stories and memories that filled my childhood (and continued throughout my life), thank you “Vin” for reminding us of all that is good and decent and true, and showing us how to treat each other with kindness and respect.

Now the cry is not just Vin’s opening line “It’s time for Dodger Baseball”....

It’s time to be more like Vin Scully. 

Be like Vin and you always win!

John