What Happened to Vin Scully? His Biography, Retirement, Young, Age, Height & Net Worth

Vin Scully

Vincent Edward Scully, also known as Vin Scully, is a broadcaster, sportscaster, announcer, and a voice of the Dodgers. Famed for his Major League Baseball broadcasts. He is considered as one of the greatest sports broadcaster of all time. For the good sixty years, he was the announcer of play-by-play for the Brooklyn / Los Angeles Dodgers.

For his amazing contribution to the broadcasting and baseball, he was inducted into the National Radio Hall of Fame and NAB Broadcasting Hall of Fame. His ability to connect generations of great baseball history and gives an unbiased analysis is what made him so great. He got married two times, Sandra Hunt (m. 1973–2021) and Joan Crawford (m. 1958–1972). He had four children, including Cat Scully and Michael A. Scully. In addition, he has two stepchildren, twenty-one grandchildren, and six great-grandchildren.

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Scully passed away on August 2, 2022, at his home in the Hidden Hills section of Los Angeles. The Dodgers announced his death in a very sad tweet. No cause of death was given in his obituary.

Before Fame

After watching the 1936 World Series, he became a very big Giants fan of a Baseball only at the age of 8. Initially, he worked as a delivery man. He served in the United States Navy for two years. In the 1950 National League season, he joined the Dodgers’ radio and never looked back.

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Early Life & Education

Vin Scully was born on November 29, 1927, in The Bronx, New York City, to a silk salesman, Vincent Aloysius Scully and a homemaker, Bridget (née Freehill). He was raised by his stepfather in Manhattan along with his sister.

He completed his initial and early education from the Fordham Preparatory School. In 1949, he earned his Bachelor degree in English from Fordham University.

Vin Scully Wiki/Biography

Real NameVincent Edward Scully
Nick NameVin Scully
Date of BirthNovember 29, 1927
DiedAugust 2, 2022 (aged 94)
BirthplaceThe Bronx, New York City
Zodiac signSagittarius
NationalityAmerican
EthnicityIrish
Hair ColorRedhead
Eye ColorBlue
Net Worth$25 million (as of 2025)

Physical Details

Height5 feet 10 inches (178 cm or 1.78 m)
Weight72 kg (158 lbs)
Body Measurements47-39-45
Body Shape Inverted Triangle
Body BuildMuscular
Dress Size18 (US)
Shoe Size 10 (US)

Personal Life & Family

Relationship StatusWidowed
WifeSandra Hunt (m. 1973–2021) and Joan Crawford (m. 1958–1972)
ChildrenFour Kids
SiblingsOne younger sister
FatherVincent Aloysius Scully
MotherBridget (née Freehill)
GrandkidsTwenty One

Age, Height & Weight

Vin Scully was born on November 29, 1927. Sadly, he passed away due to unknown reasons on August 2, 2022, at the age of 94. When alive, he always entertained the people with his amazing announcement and broadcasting style.

He is 1.78 m tall and has a weight of around 158 pounds. Regarding his physique, he was in a great physical shape. His body measurements were around 47-39-45 inches.

Net Worth

Scully was one of the greatest and well-paid American sports broadcaster. The majority of his wealth and earnings stems from his highly successful broadcasting career.

In 1950, he was getting paid $100 per week. At the peak of his career, he consistently made over $1 million yearly. At the time of his death, he was worth over $25 million.

Vin Scully net worth

Some Hidden Facts About Vin Scully

  • He is an American nationality holder of Irish descent.
  • When he was only 4, his biological father Vincent Aloysius Scully passed away due to pneumonia.
  • After his father passed away, he was raised by his stepfather, Allan Reeve, whom he called “his dad.”
  • He celebrated his birthday on November 29th every year.
  • He is 1.78 m tall.
  • Professionally, he was the greatest Baseball and sports broadcaster who was best known as the voice of the Dodgers.
  • He has been covering baseball since 1950, and has covered play-by-play for over two dozen World Series and a dozen All-Star Games.
  • Willie Mays was his most favorite baseball player of all time.
  • He was initially married to Joan Crawford. They were married until Joan passed away due to accidental medical overdose. He had three children with Joan, Kevin, Erin, and Michael.
  • Scully’s second marriage to Sandra Hunt also lasted when his passed away, but they spent almost five decades together. He has one child with Sandra.
  • As of now, he has passed away. His cause of death remains unknown.

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