Timeline: Life of Vin Scully

Nov 27, 1927

Birth of Vin Scully

Vin Edward Scully was born on Nov. 29, 1927, in the Bronx, New York.

Apr 18, 1950

Vin Scully Broadcasts his First Game

On April 18th, 1950, Vin Scully broadcasted his first game, with the Dodgers going against the Phillies.

Jan 10, 1982

Scully Calls “The Catch”

Giants and 49ers fan Sebastian Sun ’24 said, “I consider Scully the greatest broadcaster of all time. I’ll always remember listening to the replay of him announcing ‘The Catch’ during the 1981 NFC Championship Game between the 49ers and Cowboys.”

Oct 15, 1988

Scully Calls Kirk Gibson’s Walk Off Home Run During Game 1 of the 1988 World Series

“In a year that has been so improbable, the impossible has happened,” were the words of late great broadcaster Vin Scully during Kirk Gibson’s walk off home run during the 1988 World Series.

Jun 18, 2014

Scully Calls Clayton Kershaw’s 2014 No-Hitter

Antonio Evangelista ‘23 said, “I remember watching Clayton Kershaw’s no-hitter in 2014, and Vin Scully was announcing. He seemed so cool under pressure, like he’s done this before. I guess that’s because he’s broadcasted during many no-hitters and historical games that he’s used to those types of situations.”