Dodgers’ Vin Scully Officially Gets His Own Avenue

Dodger broadcaster Vin Scully smiles before throwing out the first pitch during ceremonies honoring his 64 years of service on August 30, 2012 at Dodger Stadium. (Credit: Getty Images)

by: Los Angeles Times

Posted: Apr 8, 2016 / 01:57 PM PDT

Updated: Apr 8, 2016 / 01:57 PM PDT

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The Los Angeles City Council voted unanimously Friday to change the name of Elysian Park Avenue to Vin Scully Avenue as a tribute to the iconic Dodgers broadcaster who plans to retire this year after 67 seasons with the baseball team.

The council voted in January to begin the name change process. Councilman Gil Cedillo made the motion, “in light of Vin Scully’s remarkable and unprecedented career with the Los Angeles Dodgers.”

The proposed ordinance was formalized with the Friday vote and the official Dodgers account quickly tweeted out: “It’s official, Vin Scully Avenue to be dedicated on Monday.”

The renamed route runs from Sunset Boulevard to Dodger Stadium Way.

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