Born in the Bronx, Scully grew up in the Washington Heights section of Manhattan. His father, Vincent Aloysius Scully, was a silk salesman; his mother, Bridget (née Freehill), was a … See more

In 1972, Scully's 35-year-old wife Joan Crawford died of an accidental medical overdose; the couple had been married for 15 years. In late 1973, he married Sandra Hunt, who had two … See more

Fordham and CBS Radio
After serving in the United States Navy for two years, Scully began his career as a student broadcaster and journalist at Fordham University, … See more

Books
• Smith, Curt (1992). Voices of the Game: The Acclaimed Chronicle of Baseball Radio and Television … See more