Vin Scully hospitalized after fall at his home and is 'resting comfortably,' Dodgers say

"I won't be doing anymore headfirst sliding," the broadcast legend said wryly.

City News Service
Friday, April 24, 2020
Dodgers: Vin Scully hospitalized after fall at his home
Legendary Dodger broadcaster Vin Scully remained hospitalized wile recuperating from injuries suffered in a fall at his home.

LOS ANGELES (CNS) -- Legendary retired Dodger broadcaster Vin Scully remained hospitalized Thursday while recuperating from injuries suffered in a fall at his home, the team said.

According to the Dodgers, the 92-year-old Scully fell at his home on Tuesday afternoon.

"He is hospitalized and resting comfortably,'' the team said in a statement.

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The extent of his injuries was not disclosed.

In a statement released by the Dodgers, Scully said, "I won't be doing anymore headfirst sliding. I never liked it."

Scully spent 67 seasons as the Dodgers' broadcaster, retiring after the 2016 season.