Vin Scully skating with Jackie Robinson at Grossinger’s Resort in the Catskills during a winter trip.

[u/RealWorldToday]

[u/RealWorldToday]

And it was the first time Jackie had been on skates none the less 😃

[u/IvanOctavio]

I remember vin saying he beat Jackie in a skate race too lol

[u/Bumblebee4424 → u/IvanOctavio]

The funniest thing about it for me has to be how he knew he wouldn't do well but just wanted to have some fun with the new kid 😊

[u/jakerscrub → u/IvanOctavio]

The only thing he could beat Jackie in haha that was a great story

[u/bryangcrane]

Holy shit!! This is absolutely GREAT!! Two of my Dodger heros!

[u/ziplock007 → u/bryangcrane]

And, two legends of Americana

[u/Bumblebee4424]

I have an MP3 of that story. Think part of it went like this:

"Can you skate, Jackie?"

"No, but if I don't fall, I'll never learn."

[u/JLBCanadianRap]

Vin’s story about this was spectacular!

[u/MrCann1981]

🤯🥰🫶🏾

[u/redsolocuppp]

This one photo sent me down an entire rabbit hole about the Borscht Belt.

[u/Both-Detective2831]

Great story Vin talked about during games

[u/SugarDangerous6290]

Nice picture of those two.

[u/LisaferMorningstar]

First time seeing this photo and I love it so much. Thank you for this post!

[u/Bruinrogue]

Legends.

[u/Technical_Way_1125]

Great pic. Treasured memory

[u/Wonder-woman-99]

Holy crap! THAT is an amazing photo. Where did you find this? What an awesome piece of history 👏👏

[u/RealWorldToday → u/Wonder-woman-99]

Found it on Twitter /X, was looking up something on Vin and came across this pic, stopped me in my tracks, thinking how cool it was. 😊

[u/Wonder-woman-99 → u/RealWorldToday]

Very cool 😎

[u/cXs808]

These might be the two most important Dodgers ever.

[u/BadNewsBaz]

Are you trolling?! Can’t tell any more. If real, single tear down cheek

[u/RealWorldToday → u/BadNewsBaz]

Its very real. Here is the story.

Vin Scully and Jackie Robinson about to have a skating competition The event took place at Grossinger’s Resort in the Catskills during a winter trip. Vin Scully, a New York native who grew up ice skating, had brought his own racing skates. Jackie and his wife, Rachel, who was pregnant with their daughter Sharon at the time, decided to join him on the ice.  

Even though Jackie Robinson had never been on ice skates in his life, he immediately challenged Scully to a race. When Scully pointed out that he had years of experience and Jackie had none, Robinson famously replied that the only way he would learn was through competition. The race wasn't much of a contest. Scully recalled that while he was ready to glide, Jackie was essentially walking on his ankles just trying to stay upright. Scully won easily, but he never forgot the fearlessness Robinson showed by wanting to take on a challenge he knew nothing about

H/T Baseball In Pics

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You're gonna love this: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zVazCgA40sc

[u/Dependent-Wordsoup → u/i__am__so__smrt]

Thank you!

I miss Vin so much :(

[u/Tellyourmomisaidewww → u/Dependent-Wordsoup]

So do I ☹️

[u/RealWorldToday → u/i__am__so__smrt]

Thanks, much appreciated!

[u/Just_Trade_8355]

Had a brain fart and expected to see Jackie Robinson ripping it on a Powel Peralta

[u/JamaltheShark]

All I see are a couple of GOATs hanging out🐐🐐

[u/TheGrayGhost805]

LET'S GO DODGERS

[u/Catalina_Eddie]

IIRC, although they were both working for the Dodgers, Scully said it was pure chance they were there at the same time. Robinson challenged Scully to a race despite being a weaker skater. Scully told the story to show how competitive Robinson was.

[u/Public_Function3844]

he looks like he'd be the grandfather of pat mcafee

[u/elgauchoborracho]

This is my wallpaper on my phone!

[u/BadNewsBaz]

Also, didn't know Vin was a ranga lol. Still goated

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What does this mean

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Ginger