Hawk, Ventura reflect on Scully’s impact

CLEVELAND — Ken “Hawk” Harrelson regularly made a two-hour journey to Granger, Ind., after night games at U.S. Cellular Field when the iconic television voice of the White Sox was working both home and road games.

But Harrelson often had company on those long journeys, even if nobody was in the car with him. He would pick up Vin Scully broadcasting from the West Coast on Dodgers games through his radio.

“He’s a godsend, it’s just that simple,” Harrelson said of Scully, who will be retiring after 67 years with the Dodgers. “He has been the spokesman for the national pastime for a long time.

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“I don’t think he knows how much we love him, but more importantly, how much we respect him.”

Harrelson celebrated his 75th birthday on Sept. 4. He was 8 years …

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