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Legendary broadcaster Vin Scully, who called his final Los Angeles Dodgers game on Oct. 2 after 67 years in the booth, was at the White House on Tuesday to receive the Presidential Medal of Freedom from Barack Obama.Scully, who turns 89 next week, was one of 21 individuals to earn the nations highest civilian honor, bestowed upon those who make significant cultural contributions to the United States or international contributions in the areas of culture or world peace.Scully, a 1982 National Baseball Hall of Fame inductee, arrived in Washington on Monday morning with his wife, Sandra, before sharing a moment with White House press secretary and Dodgers fan Josh Earnest, who last week called Scully to inform him of the award.Among those receiving the Medal of Freedom alongside Scully were NBA greats Michael Jordan and Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, as well as musician Bruce Springsteen. Some of the other honorees included Ellen DeGeneres, Robert De Niro, Bill and Melinda Gates, Lorne Michaels and Tom Hanks.President Obama spoke for nearly an hour while citing each individual, and introduced Scully by calling him one of baseballs signature sounds. The Commander in Chief jokingly said he considered having Scully announce each recipient instead of him.The ceremony concluded with Obama inviting each individual up to the podium so that he could place the actual Medal of Freedom around their necks while an official narrator offered further words of praise. Scully appeared emotional as he shook Obamas hand and bowed his head while returning to his seat.Scully joined the Dodgers in 1950, when the team was still based in Brooklyn. Known for his calm delivery and storytelling capabilities, Scullys famous pregame catchphrase was, Its time for Dodger baseball!-- Nick Ostiller Abby Dahlkemper Jersey . Already owning gold from competition in Vancouver in 2010, Loch posted a combined four-run time of 3:27.526. That included a track-record third run of 51. Crystal Dunn Jersey .com) - The Chicago Blackhawks aim for their third three-game winning streak of the season when they host the struggling Edmonton Oilers in Sundays battle at the United Center. http://www.officialsocceruswntshop.com/rose-lavelle-usa-jersey/ . Westbrook has missed 27 games since having a procedure on Dec. 27 to deal with swelling in his injured right knee — the third operation on the knee in nine months. Sam Mewis USA Jersey . Wilson hit Schenn from behind during Tuesday nights game in Philadelphia, earning a five-minute major for charging and a game misconduct. He has a phone hearing with the department of player safety, which limits any potential suspension to five or fewer games. Tierna Davidson Jersey . John Tavares, Thomas Vanek and Kyle Okposo were also being counted on to slow down sizzling Rangers forward Rick Nash. That plan didnt go so well early. DEL MAR, Calif. -- Silent Bird won the $59,000 feature by a half-length at Del Mar on Thursday for his fourth consecutive victory.Ridden by Fernando Perez, Silent Bird ran seven furlongs in 1:22.68 and paid $5.20, $2.80 and $2.20 as the 8-5 second choice.Prospect Park returned $3.60 and $3, while El Huerfano was another half-length back in third and paid $4 to show.CConquest Cobra, the 8-5 favorite, finished fourth in the seven-horse field.ddddddddddddrained by Mark Glatt, Silent Birds only loss came in his career debut a year ago at Los Alamitos. He is a son of 2009 Belmont Stakes winner Summer Bird. ' ' '