Update: The nightmare is over, and Scully&#8217;s star breathes freely. Thanks to Roberto for making this happen. Dodger blogger par excellance Roberto Baly informed the world last week on his blog that the Walk of Fame star of living legend Vin Scully is being disrespected by a Hollywood nightclub and the Hollywood Chamber of Commerce.…

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