Sixty years ago today, fans witnessed the most perfect game of all time. Perfect on the mound because of Sandy Koufax and perfect in the booth because of Vin Scully.
It’s that second part that people remember just as much as the game itself.
“Whatever Vinnie did, every night it was just something special,” Koufax said. “He was so good, it was almost better listening to it than doing it.”
Koufax beat the Cubs 1-0 and struck out 14 as he hurled just the sixth perfect game since 1900 .
The recording of Scully calling the ninth inning, in which Koufax strikes out the side, has been replayed many times over the years and is widely considered the best piece of baseball broadcasting ever.
“There are so many memorable and pitch-perfect Vin Scully calls,” Hall of Fame broadcaster Bob Costa