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Vin Scully to return as Dodgers announcer

Vin Scully, the Dodgers sportscaster, recieves an ovation during the exhibition game between the Dodgers and the Red Sox at the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum in Los Angeles on March 29, 2008. The event was organized to mark the 50th anniversary of the Dodger's arrival in Los Angeles from Brooklyn. (UPI Photo/Hector Mata)
Vin Scully, the Dodgers sportscaster, recieves an ovation during the exhibition game between the Dodgers and the Red Sox at the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum in Los Angeles on March 29, 2008. The event was organized to mark the 50th anniversary of the Dodger's arrival in Los Angeles from Brooklyn. (UPI Photo/Hector Mata) | License Photo

LOS ANGELES, Aug. 22 (UPI) -- Legendary Los Angeles Dodgers announcer Vin Scully will return to the broadcast booth next season for a 62nd year, the team said Sunday.

The Hall of Fame broadcaster, who began his stint with the Brooklyn Dodgers in 1950, issued a statement saying, "I'm just honored and humbled to continue my association with the Dodgers, which has been a major part of my life."

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Scully, 82, has called three perfect games, 19 no-hitters, 25 World Series and 12 All-Star Games.

"I'm as thrilled as our fans that Vin will be returning," Dodger owner Frank McCourt said. "He is not only the greatest broadcaster of all time, but also a wonderful friend."

Scully was enshrined in the National Baseball Hall of Fame in 1982.

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