Dodgers: A Massive Outpouring of Love for Vin Scully on Display Around Stadium

Before Friday night's game, Roberts, team, and fans paid homage to long-time Dodgers announcer, Vin Scully who passed away Wednesday

Friday night, the Dodgers played against the San Diego Padres for the third time this season, however it wasn't just another night of Dodgers Baseball. 

It was the first home game since longtime Dodgers announcer Vin Scully passed away Wednesday. 

All week, fans, players both current and former Dodgers, and the entire baseball community came together in their mourning, sharing stories and pictures with Scully, who spent over six decades in LA.

The best there ever was. When you think of the history of the Dodgers, you think of Vin. An incredible man with an incredible legacy and I’m so thankful to have known him as well as I did. pic.twitter.com/EYGiHreRUV

— Clayton Kershaw (@ClaytonKersh22) August 3, 2022

You gave me my Wild Horse name. You gave me love. You hugged me like a father. I will never forget you, my heart is broken. My hand over your family’s hearts.
Los Angeles, I am sorry I am not there with you today to cry together. @TheVinScully @Dodgers pic.twitter.com/OgazZYQ8pU

— Yasiel Puig (@YasielPuig) August 3, 2022

Leading up to the pregame ceremony dedicated to the Hall-of-Famer, there were pieces of him everywhere, both inside and outside of Dodger Stadium.

So much love for Vin.🎙 pic.twitter.com/ObkCLR0o2J

— Los Angeles Dodgers (@Dodgers) August 5, 2022

Entrance to Vin Scully Press Box.#Vin🎙 pic.twitter.com/VogtfeCWDS

— David Vassegh (@THEREAL_DV) August 5, 2022

God Acquires Vin Scully From the Los Angeles Dodgers on a makeshift memorial at Dodger Stadium to honor the life of hall of fame broadcaster Vin Scully who passed away at the age of 94. @dodgers #dodgers #vinscully #halloffame #broadcaster #baseball @mlb #mlb #legend #blueheaven pic.twitter.com/RRPvPkG1QO

— Keith Birmingham (@photowkb) August 4, 2022

Manager Dave Roberts shared a few words with the 50,000 fans in attendance and thousands more watching on TV during the ceremony:

"He is the connection, the fabric, from the fans to the organization...You look at 60 years of Dodger baseball, players change, teams are different, but he was the one constant. Every night when you turned on the game, hearing his voice was the constant.”

“It’s time for Dodger baseball.”

Dave Roberts quotes Vin Scully ahead of the Dodgers game tonight 🙏

(via @MLBNetwork)pic.twitter.com/sUybOND2yX

— Bleacher Report (@BleacherReport) August 6, 2022

Another memorable moment from the pregame celebration included the unveiling of a new banner below the press box reading "Vin- We'll Miss You signed Dodgers fans." These four words replaced the former sign which read "I'll miss you." It was revealed during Scully's final home game in 2016. 

A message from Dodger Stadium to Blue Heaven. pic.twitter.com/R5H5aUNfn3

— Los Angeles Dodgers (@Dodgers) August 6, 2022

The new sign was revealed by current broadcasters, Joe Davis and Orel Hershiser who also shared these on Scully:

"It was a special night."@Joe_Davis reflects on the Dodgers tribute to the legendary Vin Scully 💙 pic.twitter.com/vTVgfoCHGD

— FOX Sports: MLB (@MLBONFOX) August 6, 2022

The night was one filled with teams, cheers, smiles, and moments of silence for the beloved, humble, kind, and unforgettable Vin Scully. May his voice and words from his final sign off ring true:

His final words as a Dodgers broadcaster:

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."