Vin Scully, among 20 others, have been named by President Barack Obama as this year’s recipients of the Presidential Medal of Freedom.
The President described the honor as, “Not just our nation’s highest civilian honor – it’s a tribute to the idea that all of us, no matter where we come from, have the opportunity to change this country for the better. From scientists, philanthropists, and public servants to activists, athletes, and artists, these 21 individuals have helped push America forward, inspiring millions of people around the world along the way.”
Other honorees include Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, Ellen Degeneres, Robert De Niro, Bill and Melinda Gates, Tom Hanks, Michael Jordan, Lorne Michaels, Robert Redford, Diana Ross, Bruce Springsteen, and more.
Vin Scully, who recently retired after 67 years of broadcasting, certainly deserves this honor. He was also inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame in 1988.
He is known to all baseball fans, but to Mets fans, well, his voice is the soundtrack to one of our favorite clips:
“So the winning run is at second base, with two outs, three and two to Mookie Wilson. Little roller up along first… Behind the bag! It gets through Buckner! Here comes Knight and the Mets win it!”
Congratulations, Vin! We miss you, thanks for the memories!
