Vin Scully calling 9th inning of Dennis Martinez perfect game

I have had this clip on an old audio cassette for over 25 years and have listened to it countless times. With Vin Scully retiring after yesterday's game on October 2, 2016, I thought it would be a great time to finally upload this gem and share it with the world. On July 28, 1991, I was relaxing at home, listening to Dennis Martinez retire Dodger after Dodger. Just before the bottom of the 9th inning, I grabbed the nearest cassette (Steely Dan's Greatest Hits), and hit the record button. Fellow Vin Scully fans, pull up a chair and share a little of this very special Sunday a quarter century ago.

[Hank-iprl]

I want this pressed on an LP. My favorite baseball memory.

[SuperRtrtrtr]

Incredibly sad to just learn that the great Vin Scully has passed away. As a longtime Expos fan I know what a devastating loss means. Vin Scully was and always will be the greatest part of MLB. But like the former love of my life, nos amours or the Montreal Expos, Vin Scully will always be an unforgettable part of my life. RIP.

[Nightshiftzombie]

I've heard Dave Van Horne's call of this so many times. Today the thought popped into my head "I bet there is a Vin Scully version." I love YouTube.

[StewartUSAF]

The pinnacle: Pitching a perfect game with maybe the best baseball announcer ever.

[lilgee]

I was actually at that game with my best friend. Die hard Dodger fans started rooting for this historic moment. It was really amazing to be a part of history even though it came against my favorite team.

[kevincohen]

Does anything sound better than Vin Scully describing it? Perfection all the way around.

[grandpaLowff]

Listen to the LA fans, truly a beautiful thing

[ChrisKamanYourMouth]

My uncle took me to this game. I just turned 13 a month prior. I loved the Dodgers so much...and hated that they were getting perfected. I was the only one sitting down during the last out. Imagine? Everyone was standing. Clapping. There I was with my arms folded. Pissed off. Hahaha. Of course now that I'm older, I can appreciate it and tip my hat to him, LOL. Glad to be a part of history.

[glen]

What a privilege it was to listen to Vin Scully. The first voice I ever associated with baseball (1986 World Series)... I was five years old. To me if the game of Baseball could speak, Vin Scully's voice would come out.

[daboys]

Thanks for this. I've only ever heard Dave Van Horne's call on the Expos feed.

[mjzenitram]

oh this is money. i was 7 at the time and i got to go to this game. Like El Presidente, I'm also a Martinez so it was pretty cool even as a Dodger fan.

I kept a scorecard most of the game, til the 7-year old in me finally got a bit distracted. But I remember how Mike Morgan was similarly good, almost perfect for about six innings.

I'm not sure I've ever heard Vin's call of this, but it's always something I looked for and what-do-you-know, tonight I found it. I certainly remember Chris Gwynn's drive to Grissom in CF and you just put me back there high up behind home plate at Dodger Stadium. So thank you.

[SuperRtrtrtr]

Remember watching this game like it was yesterday. Nice to hear Vin Scully call the 9th. Great memories. Thanks a bunch.

[knarf_on_a_bike]

As an Expos fan who sat transfixed watching this game live on TV, a big shout out to the LA fans. A standing ovation for a perfect game from the visiting pitcher. That is pure class - true fans of the game!

[Jjmv]

anyone here on July 28th 2022? Min 7:56 is pure gold "nothing scratchy, nothing fluky, it was a masterpiece"

[pocobull]

If you never had the privilege of listening to Vin do a ball game, and you watched the movie For Love of the Game, you might think he was being over the top, or corny. But then listen to this, or to the last inning of Koufax's perfect game, and you realize that no, that is exactly how Vin announced a ball game. He was a poet with a microphone.

[chrisinmontreal]

As a witness of this game live on tv, one of the brightest moments in the history as an Expos fan.

[Thedriver]

I was there, sitting somewhere down the 3rd base line, 8 years old. How great to hear Vin making the call!

[SamSanders]

IMO this is Vin's best call. His 3rd(!) perfect game, the opposing team, the stats and the stories. Engaging.

[DavidGarvinTechnophile]

I watched this from Canada as it happened. El Presidente, El Perfecto! What a great performance!

[markmalone]

El Presidente, El Perfecto! As called by Dave Van Horn, longtime Expos announcer. One of Montreal Expos brightest moments, along with Bill Stoneman's two (2) No-Hitters April 17th 1969 and October 2nd, 1972; and the 1981 NLCS Playoffs...What is MLB waiting for to grant Montreal another franchise? Please LMK!