Vin Scully Avenue is happening after unanimous 12-0 City Council vote

BY foxsports • January 29, 2016

On Thursday, word broke that the Los Angeles Dodgers were hoping to rename Elysian Park Avenue -- a road that leads to Dodger Stadium -- as "Vin Scully Avenue" in honor of the legendary Hall of Fame broadcaster.

On Friday, the Dodgers proudly proclaimed on Twitter that the motion passed the City Council vote 12-0, making this dream a reality:

OFFICIAL: Vin Scully Avenue vote passes 12-0. #WeLoveLA
— Los Angeles Dodgers (@Dodgers) January 29, 2016

Several Dodgers figures, including players Yasiel Puig, Clayton Kershaw and manager Dave Roberts were among those at City Hall Friday morning for the vote:

Next stop on the #DodgersLoveLA Tour...City Hall. pic.twitter.com/bNRvCNuCsa
— Los Angeles Dodgers (@Dodgers) January 29, 2016

Scully, 88, has said that 2016 will be his final season broadcasting for the Dodgers so this is obviously a great tribute to his storied career in the game.

As a refresher, here's where Vin Scully Avenue will be located: