1981 Dodgers Album Custom Framed Display Signed by (16) with Vin Scully, Tommy Lasorda, Ron Cey, Pedro Guerrero, Steve Garvey, Davey Lopes, Dusty Baker, Steve Sax (PSA)
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Custom frame measures 17" x 31" in size and features a 1981 Los Angeles Dodgers album signed by (16) with Tommy Lasorda (D. 2021, HOF), Ron Cey, Pedro Guerrero, Steve Garvey, Davey Lopes, Dusty Baker, Steve Sax, Mike Scioscia, Fernando Valenzuela and (7) others. Display also includes a record that has been hand-signed by Vin Scully (D. 2022, Los Angeles Dodgers Announcer).
The 1981 Los Angeles Dodgers were a Major League Baseball team that had a memorable season, culminating in a World Series championship. Here's a brief summary:
The Dodgers finished the regular season with a record of 63 wins and 47 losses in a strike-shortened season due to a players' strike that split the season into two halves. They won the first half of the season in the National League West division.
In the postseason, the Dodgers faced the Houston Astros in the National League Division Series (NLDS) and defeated them in a best-of-five series, advancing to the National League Championship Series (NLCS).
In the NLCS, they faced the Montreal Expos and emerged victorious in a tight five-game series, earning a spot in the World Series.
In the World Series, the Dodgers faced the New York Yankees. The series was notable for being the first World Series meeting between the two teams since 1963.
The Dodgers won the World Series in six games, with standout performances from players like Ron Cey, Pedro Guerrero, Steve Garvey, and Fernando Valenzuela.
The Dodgers' victory in the 1981 World Series marked their fifth World Series title in franchise history and solidified their place in baseball lore.
Vin Scully is a legendary American sportscaster known primarily for his work with the Los Angeles Dodgers baseball team. Here's a brief summary of his remarkable career:
Born on November 29, 1927, in the Bronx, New York City, Scully began his broadcasting career in 1950 with the Brooklyn Dodgers.
Scully continued as the Dodgers' play-by-play announcer when the team moved to Los Angeles in 1958. He became renowned for his smooth voice, eloquent storytelling, and unparalleled ability to capture the drama of the game.
Over the years, Scully became an iconic figure in baseball broadcasting, earning the respect and admiration of fans and colleagues alike. He was known for his distinctive calls, including his famous phrase "It's time for Dodger baseball!"
Scully's broadcasting career spanned an astonishing 67 years, making him one of the longest-tenured sportscasters in history.
Throughout his career, Scully covered some of baseball's most memorable moments, including Sandy Koufax's perfect game in 1965 and Hank Aaron's record-breaking 715th home run in 1974.
Scully retired from broadcasting in 2016 at the age of 88, leaving behind an unparalleled legacy in sports broadcasting. He was honored with numerous awards, including the Ford C. Frick Award from the Baseball Hall of Fame in 1982.
Even in retirement, Scully remains an iconic figure in the world of sports, revered for his contributions to the game of baseball and his unmatched storytelling ability.
The autographs include an official PSA/DNA hologram and matching LOA for authenticity purposes.
Authentication: PSA LOA
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