The brand new Shibe Park is shown in a photo from April 12, 1909. (Photo by Mark Rucker/Transcendental Graphics, Getty Images)
The year 1950 introduced some notable happenings in Phillies and MLB history.
Sunday did not mark only the Phillie Phanatic‘s birthday and a dominant performance from Philadelphia Phillies ace Aaron Nola for his first career nine-inning complete game shutout — but also the anniversary of two notable events.
On April 18, 1950, longtime Dodgers broadcaster, the legendary Vin Scully, called his first game in his 67-year career. It just so happened to be against the Phillies at Shibe Park.