April 18 in Dodgers History: Vin Scully calls the first game of his illustrious 67-year career with the Dodgers (1950)

On April 18, 1950 — Vin Scully calls the first game of his illustrious 67-year career with the Dodgers, detailing Brooklyn’s 9-1 defeat to the Phillies on Opening Day at Philadelphia’s Shibe Park. The 22-year old broadcaster, who will be awarded the Commissioner’s Historic Achievement Award by Bud S

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