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Vin Scully's understated calls were a huge part of Bay Area sports history

Several obituaries for Vin Scully, the legendary broadcaster who died at 94 on Tuesday, have pointed out that Scully was the king of silence. "Vin Scully Knew When The Best Words Were No Words" were the words of Bay Area bard Ray Ratto. Canadian baseball writer Ben Nicholson found a 2014 quote from Scully making a rare boast: "That really is my trademark," Scully said. "Day to day, week in, week out. If something happens and the crowd roars, I shut up."

Many have pointed out that there will never be another Scully on this front.