PULL UP A CHAIR The Vin Scully Story

Vin Scully’s career as the voice of the Dodgers—from Brooklyn to Los Angeles—covers more than half-a-century. The award-winning, often-emulated announcer, in his gentle way, has been a consistent companion for generations of baseball fans. Smith’s book is a career-encompassing look at Scully and other broadcasters over the years. His writing style can be a bit jarring at times, but by the end you come to realize a bit more about the venerable broadcaster. Don Leslie is as gentle in his narration as Scully is in his profession. He doesn’t try to imitate Scully and only subtly mimics a few voices. Mostly, he, too, is a companion, guiding the listener through the story. M.B. © AudioFile 2010, Portland, Maine [Published: OCTOBER 2010]