The Dodgers changed players, managers, executives, owners—and even coasts—but Scully and his soothing, insightful style remained a constant for the fans.

The workers had threatened a strike, but they’ve backed off, for now, citing “substantial progress” in contract negotiations.

Maria Hernandez, a spokeswoman for the Unite Here Local 11 union, said in a statement that stadium food and beverage workers voted by a 99% margin Sunday to authorize a walkout.  

The Dodgers will be offering patrons who purchase tickets a special t-shirt that will showcase the Dirtbag colors while honoring the City of Long Beach’s incorporation in 1897.