BALTIMORE — Legendary local sportscaster Vince Bagli died on Tuesday at the age of 93.
Known as "The Dean," Bagli's on-air career lasted nearly five decades.
The cause of his death is unclear and funeral arrangements haven't yet been announced.
Baltimore sports legends such as Cal Ripken Jr. and Jim Palmer reacted to the news, by sharing their memories of Bagli on social media.
Vince Bagli was a fixture in Baltimore for decades, a gentleman and such a wonderful guy. He will be missed. @wbaltv11 pic.twitter.com/M8n2i1apVa
— Cal Ripken, Jr. (@CalRipkenJr) October 7, 2020
Baltimore loses one of their legendary sports fixtures, Vince Bagli at 93. What a gentleman! So lucky to have known him since I broke in at 19.Lit up the press room like the Sun! #RIP @masnOrioles
— Jim Palmer (@Jim22Palmer) October 7, 2020
Remembering Vince Bagli, the Dean of Baltimore Sports.
— Baltimore Orioles 😷 (@Orioles) October 7, 2020
A beloved fixture and broadcaster in Baltimore for nearly a half-century, Bagli spent much of his legendary career mentoring and developing the next generation of sports journalists. pic.twitter.com/FD5V4oNdrN
