His second marriage, to personal trainer Kimberly Francis, lasted from 1985 to 1998. [8][9] His parents, Evelyn (ne Lichtenstein) and Jack Braun, divorced when he was three years old. He resigned in 1990, saying he was not earning his keep, but most observers blamed it on his uneasy relationship with manager Tommy Lasorda. In a start in Cincinnati his finger split open after one inning. Koufax is the stepfather of Clarke's daughter from her prior marriage to artist John Clem Clarke. Use left/right arrows to navigate the slideshow or swipe left/right if using a mobile device. On Sept. 9, 1965, Sandy Koufax tossed the eighth perfect game in MLB history, defeating the Cubs 1-0 at Dodger Stadium. We strive for accuracy and fairness. After a slow start, his baseball career was cut short by problems with his pitching arm. In a Reserve Price Auction, the seller has set a Reserve Price, which is a price below which the listing . You name a better left-hander in the history of baseball and Ill eat my hat, said Hall of Famer Harry Hooper. [56], The night before the playoffs began, manager Alston asked Koufax if he could start the next day. Rubber sleeve used by Sandy Koufax while icing down his chronically sore arm - B-59-67 (Milo Stewart Jr./National Baseball Hall of Fame Library), Sandy Koufax of the Dodgers pitching - BL-2568-68 (National Baseball Hall of Fame Library), Sandy Koufax went 27-9 during the regular season in 1966, but was defeated by Jim Palmer and the Orioles in his only start in that year's World Series. When Sandy Koufax was awarded a basketball scholarship to the University of Cincinnati in 1953, his plans included a career in architecture. They rejoined the team in the last week of spring training. shutouts . [128] Regardless, his decision to not pitch on Yom Kippur in 1965 was highly significant for Jewish-Americans. In 1965, Koufax was 26-8, with a 2.04 ERA, the only season in this four-year stretch that his ERA finished above 2.00 -- by a tick. As head football coach at Pennsylvania State University, Joe Paterno was one of the most successful coaches in the history of collegiate football. That changed to some degree in recent years as the legendary lefty has signed a little more frequently in private settings in response to . (National Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum), Sandy Koufax debuted with the Brooklyn Dodgers in 1955 at the age of 19. He was knocked out in the second inning, after giving up home runs to future Hall of Famer Willie Mays and Jim Davenport. 2023 Biography and the Biography logo are registered trademarks of A&E Television Networks, LLC. [33], The year 1956 was not very different from 1955 for Koufax. What is a Reserve Price auction? He is an actor, known for 77 Sunset Strip (1958), Shotgun Slade (1959) and Michael Shayne (1960). This forced the Dodgers to keep him on the major league roster for at least two years before he could be sent to the minors. [89] Framed Sandy Koufax - Flying Pitch with Score Board Black and White - Autograph Replica Print. To win. Clayton Kershaw and Joe Torre were the primary speakers ahead of the unveiling of a bronze statue of Hall of Famer Dodgers pitcher Sandy Koufax at the Centerfield Plaza at . By July, though, his entire hand was becoming numb and he was unable to complete some games. He walked Ed Bailey on a 3-and-2 pitch in the eighth, and pinch-hitter McCovey on four pitches in the ninth, before closing out the game. 5. However, due to changes in Hall practices, the 1972 induction ceremony was nearly eight months after the election, leaving Koufax slightly older than Gehrig, who had no formal induction ceremony, at the time of his induction. Sandy Koufax, a former professional baseball player, began his career in 1955 when he was signed by his hometown Brooklyn Dodgers. His reputation was marred, however, by the university's child abuse sex scandal in 2011, which resulted in his dismissal. After setting a modern NL record in 1961 with 269 strikeouts, in 1963 he became the first pitcher in 17 years and the first left-hander since 1904 to strike out 300 batters. Koufax finally was able to pitch again in September, when the team was locked in a tight pennant race with the Giants. first pitcher inducted into the Hall of Fame (1972) who had more strikeouts than innings pitched . "[85] Drysdale responded that Bavasi had done the same thing with him, in reverse. The Dodgers won the pennant, and Koufax won the first of three pitchers' Triple Crowns, leading the league in wins (25), strikeouts (306) and ERA (1.88). Koufax had to call it a career after the 1966 season as a result of worsening arthritis in his throwing arm. [112] His third wife is Jane Dee Purucker Clarke, a college sorority sister of First Lady Laura Bush. Sandy Koufax Baseball Cards In Review Sandy Koufax was the first major league pitcher to pitch four no-hitters and only the eighth pitcher at the time to pitch a perfect game in baseball history. Instead, Koufax made a living on a baseball diamond, becoming one of the most dominating left-handers of all time. December 30, 1935 They demanded $1 million (equivalent to $8.4million in 2021), divided equally over the next three years, or $167,000 (equivalent to $1.39million in 2021) each for each of the next three seasons. After the last game of the season, he threw his gloves and spikes into the trash. Despite the blazing speed of his fastball, Koufax continued to struggle with his control. He died of ALS in 1941. If you do a good job, the numbers say so. June 24, 1955 Drysdale was to play a TV commentator and Koufax a detective. Koufax finally gained control of his overpowering fastball and knee-buckling curveball in the early 1960s, and embarked on one of the most dominant pitching runs in baseball history. Hall of Famer Sandy Koufax returned to the Dodgers in January 2013 to serve as of 27, 26 and 25 . His overhand curveball, spun with the middle finger, dropped vertically 12 to 24inches due to his arm action. He led the Miami Heat to NBA titles in 2012 and 2013 and won another championship with Cleveland in 2016, before joining the Los Angeles Lakers in 2018. [59] Koufax, who had reduced his walks allowed per nine innings to 3.4 in 1961 and 2.8 in 1962, reduced his walk rate further to 1.7 in 1963, which ranked fifth in the league. Catcher Norm Sherry advised him to throw slightly less hard in order to improve his control. Alston gave him a chance to justify his place on the major league roster by giving him the next day's start. "[28], Koufax's first start was on July 6. He posted an 1813 record and led the league with 269 strikeouts, breaking Christy Mathewson's 58-year-old NL mark of 267. Ruttman, "Sandy Koufax: Pitcher Nonpareil and Perfect Gentleman". 1963 Fleer Sandy Koufax. Sandy Koufax Career Stats Leagues Statistics including batting, fielding, prospect rankings and more on Baseball-Reference.com Exceeded rookie limits during 1956 season, View Player Bio [74], On June 20, in the first game of a doubleheader against the Mets, Koufax pitched his second one-hitter, allowing only a fifth-inning home run by Jim Hickman before the Dodgers came back for a 2-1 win. Koufax also won the Hickok Belt a second time, the first time anyone had won the belt more than once. I can see how he won 25 games. All rights reserved. Sandy Koufax Many consider Sandy Koufax (born 1945) to be one of the best left-handed pitchers of all time. [2][66][84], Before the 1966 season began, Koufax and Drysdale met separately with general manager Buzzie Bavasi to negotiate their contracts for the upcoming year. [107] He also occasionally threw a changeup and a forkball. SPS INC., the longtime agency of Sandy Koufax will procure the items and oversee the site. Koufax later said, "I had nothing at all." [117] On June 4 of that year, Koufax's uniform number 32 was retired alongside those of Dodger greats Roy Campanella (39) and Jackie Robinson (42). If not, then nothing to worry about this. While playing first base for Lafayette's baseball team with his friend Fred Wilpon,[13] he was spotted by Milt Laurie, a baseball coach who was the father of two Lafayette players. 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[30][31] Koufax threw 41+23 innings in 12 appearances that season, striking out 30 batters and walking 28. He was selected to seven 1955 Topps Sandy Koufax #123 PSA Mint 9 ($204,000 USD) At $204,000 USD through Heritage Auctions this rookie Sandy Koufax card sold on March 23, 2017. Years later he recalled, "That winter was when I really started working out. What I don't understand is how he lost five, said Hall of Famer Yogi Berra in 1963. Despite his string of amazing performances, Koufax pitched in pain throughout the 1965-1966 campaigns due to arthritis in his left elbow. 32 was retired alongside those of fellow Dodger greats Roy Campanella [76][77] The game was Koufax's fourth no-hitter,[77] setting a major league record (subsequently broken by Ryan in 1981),[78] and the first by a left-hander since 1880. [71], On June 4, playing at Connie Mack Stadium against the Philadelphia Phillies, Koufax walked Richie Allen on a very close full-count pitch in the fourth inning. University of Cincinnati (Cincinnati, OH). Scores from any date in Major League history, Minor, Foreign, College, & Black Baseball, Frequently Asked Questions about MLB and Baseball. 304 pp. Sandy Koufax. [82], The winning run was unearned, scored without a hit when the Dodger's Lou Johnson walked, reached second on a sacrifice, stole third, and scored on a throwing error by Chicago catcher Chris Krug. Welcome sports fans and collectors toSandyKoufax.com, the first and only authorized and approved website by Sandy Koufax. https://www.biography.com/athlete/sandy-koufax. [43], In early 1960, Koufax asked Dodgers general manager Buzzie Bavasi to trade him because he was not getting enough playing time. We have tools and resources that can help you use sports data. [105], At the beginning of his career Koufax fought a tendency to "tip" pitches to the opposing team through variations in his wind-up, which included the position in which he held his hands at the top of the wind-up. [10] He later earned a partial scholarship. Koufax was an All-Star in each of his last six seasons,[1] leading the National League (NL) in ERA each of his last five years, in strikeouts four times, in wins and shutouts three times each, and in winning percentage, innings pitched and complete games twice each; he was the first NL pitcher in 20 years to post an ERA below 2.00, doing so three times. Baltimore's 20-year-old future Hall of Famer Jim Palmer pitched a four-hitter, and the Orioles won 60. He was the first pitcher to average fewer than seven hits allowed per nine innings pitched (6.79) and to strike out more than nine batters (9.28) per nine innings pitched. He is also the first pitcher to win the award by a unanimous votea recognition which he accomplished twice more. Sandy Koufax. Pitching is the art of instilling fear. in Brooklyn, NY Sandy Koufax: A Lefty's Legacy. Koufax was inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame in his first year of eligibility in 1972, becoming at age 36 the youngest player ever elected. View Sandy Koufax's Page at the Baseball Hall of Fame (plaque, photos, videos). Eddie Mathews bunted, and Koufax threw the ball into center field. Since then, no left-hander has had more wins, nor a lower ERA; only Phillies pitcher Steve Carlton matched the 27-win mark, in 1972. Choosing a selection results in a full page refresh. He is also the only pitcher to win three Cy Young Awards in the era in which the [126], Koufax has been described by Sports Illustrated writer John Rosengren as a secular Jew. Despite his comparatively short career, his 2,396 career strikeouts ranked seventh in major league history, trailing only Warren Spahn (2,583) among left-handers; his 40 shutouts were tied for ninth in modern NL history. More at IMDbPro Contact info Agent info Resume Born December 30, 1935 He has been hailed as one of the greatest pitchers in baseball history. See. [53][54] It would be the only time in his career he earned this distinction. [93] Alston lifted Koufax at the end of the sixth inning,[93][94] with the idea of getting him extra rest before a potential fifth game. [27], Koufax made his major league debut on June 24, 1955, against the Milwaukee Braves, with the Dodgers trailing 71 in the fifth inning. Campanis later said, "There are two times in my life the hair on my arms has stood up: The first time I saw the ceiling of the Sistine Chapel and the second time, I saw Sandy Koufax throw a fastball. [51], In 1962, the Dodgers moved from the Los Angeles Coliseum, which had a 250-foot (75m) left-field line an enormous disadvantage to lefthanded pitchers to pitcher-friendly Dodger Stadium. He played 12 seasons in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the Brooklyn/Los Angeles Dodgers from 1955 to 1966. The Koufax years of 1963 to 1966 are the finest four-year stretch of pitching. Koufax has always been known for living a very private life and that nature carried over into the hobby for a long time, leaving collectors without nearly enough autographs to meet the demand. Kerlan also told Koufax that he would eventually lose full use of his arm. In the first inning of that game he struck out all three batters on nine total pitches to become the sixth recorded National League pitcher and the 11th recorded pitcher in major league history to accomplish an immaculate inning. "Either he throws the fastest ball I've ever seen, or I'm going blind, said Hall of Famer Richie Ashburn. The game also set a record for the fewest hits ever in a major league contest,[79][80] thanks to a one-hitter thrown by the opposing pitcher, Bob Hendley of the Cubs, who only allowed only two batters to reach base. Born: Born on Dec. 30, 1935 in Brooklyn, N.Y., Koufax impressed a scout who saw him throw for his college baseball team. [20] During his Pirates tryout, his fastball broke the thumb of Sam Narron, the team's bullpen coach. Koufax, who has been married twice and, according to Leavy, now "shares his life" with a woman, not that there's anything wrong with that, didn't show up last week at spring training in Vero. During welcome remarks in a reminiscence of Koufax's decision not to play on the Jewish holy day of Yom Kippur, President Barack Obama said that the two had "something in common." and to strike out more than nine batters (9 .28) per nine innings . He threw the ceremonial first pitch to Bench from in front of the base of the mound. Represent the all-time greats and know your purchase plays a part in preserving baseball history. The Dodgers fought back in Games 3 and 4, with wins by Claude Osteen and Drysdale. Koufax was the first major league pitcher to hurl four no-hitters, and in 1965 became the eighth pitcher and the first left-hander since 1880 to pitch a perfect game. It's become the stuff of legend in American. Our reasoning for presenting offensive logos. Koufax obliged. Sandy Koufax is a devout Jew and is known as one of the most famous Jewish players to have graced the American sports scene. portion of Spring Training to work with Dodger pitchers and consulting with the team Alston gave him the start in Game 5, at the Los Angeles Coliseum in front of 92,706 fans. [50] He pitched six innings in four All-Star games,[100] including being the starting pitcher for three innings in the 1966 All-Star Game. Jewish American baseball pitcher Sandy Koufax was a star player for the Brooklyn and Los Angeles Dodgers before elbow arthritis forced him into early retirement. Koufax declined the offer. Koufax carried a perfect game into the eighth inning against the powerful Giants lineup, including Mays and fellow future Hall of Famers Willie McCovey and Orlando Cepeda. Major Leaguer to pitch four no-hitters, including a perfect game . While batting in April, he had been jammed by a pitch from Earl Francis. (39) and Jackie Robinson (42). He holds a fantastic record. "It's been 41 years between starts for him. He and Oscar Robertson are neck-and-neck in the debate over the greatest UC athlete of all time. Koufax kept Kerlan's advice to himself and went out every fourth day to pitch. He struck out 14 batters in the 10 win, at the time the most recorded in a perfect game (tied by Matt Cain in 2012). There were thirty-three bidders that were interested enough to pay top dollar for this card, but . Hall of Fame pitcher Nolan Ryan established records with his 5,714 strikeouts and seven no-hitters during his 27-year Major League Baseball career. Starting Game 7 on just two days of rest, Koufax pitched through fatigue and arthritic pain. Ten days of experimental medicine successfully reopened the artery. He held batters to 5.79 hits per nine innings, and allowed the fewest baserunners per nine innings in any season ever: 7.83, breaking his own record (set two years earlier) of 7.96. "[109][110], In 1967, Koufax signed a 10-year contract with NBC for US$1million (equivalent to $8.1million in 2021) to be a broadcaster on the Saturday Game of the Week. On Sept. 25, 1966, at Wrigley Field, Sandy Koufax, the Los Angeles Dodgers superstar who soon would retire, faced off against Ken Holtzman, the promising 20-year-old rookie for the Chicago Cubs.. Koufax's role includes attending a As one of the few Jewish players in baseball, he encountered bigotry from opposing players and even within his own clubhouse. He dazzled in the national spotlight when he set a World Series single-game record with 15 strikeouts in 1963, and again when he threw a perfect game to wrap up a record fourth no-hitter in 1965. In baseball history, he has been named as greatest pitchers. All logos are the trademark & property of their owners and not Sports Reference LLC. You don't have to wait for the reviews. Most of his velocity came from his strong legs and back, combined with a high leg kick during his wind-up and long forward extension on his release point toward home plate. [30] He did not start again for almost two months, but on August 27, Koufax threw a two-hit, 70 complete game shutout against the Cincinnati Reds for his first major league win. Sandy Koufax is a famous American baseball player who played 12 seasons with LA Dodgers in MLB from the year 1955 to 1966. He ended up with a third pitcher's Triple Crown, pitching 323 innings, posting a 279 record, and recording a 1.73 ERA. On September 29, he became the last man to pitch for the Brooklyn Dodgers before their move to Los Angeles, throwing an inning of relief in the final game of the season. Bid on Sandy Koufax Autographed Baseball at MLB Auctions. 11,275th in major league history) Many thanks to him. Doyel: Sandy Koufax made the Hall of Fame, but not this semi-pro team in Oldenburg, Indiana. Sabermetrician Rob Neyer called it the best curve of all time. One of the greatest baseball players in history, Willie Mays thrilled fans over a 22-year big league career with his powerful bat and astonishing defensive skills. [29] He lasted only .mw-parser-output .frac{white-space:nowrap}.mw-parser-output .frac .num,.mw-parser-output .frac .den{font-size:80%;line-height:0;vertical-align:super}.mw-parser-output .frac .den{vertical-align:sub}.mw-parser-output .sr-only{border:0;clip:rect(0,0,0,0);height:1px;margin:-1px;overflow:hidden;padding:0;position:absolute;width:1px}4+23 innings, giving up eight walks. Despite giving up on his curveball early in the game after failing to throw strikes with it in the first two innings, and pitching the rest of the game relying almost entirely on fastballs, Koufax threw a three-hit shutout to clinch the Series. The Book: Playing the Percentages in Baseball, Salaries may not be complete (especially pre-1985) and may not include some earned bonuses, Note, this is done in an automated way, so we apologize for any errors, & please. After joining the major leagues at age 19, having never pitched a game in the minor leagues, the first half of his career was unremarkable, posting a record of just 3640 with a 4.10 earned run average (ERA); he was a member of World Series champions in both Brooklyn and Los Angeles, though he did not appear in any of the team's Series wins. [55], Koufax had a strong season despite an injured pitching hand. He was named the World Series MVP in both 1963 and 1965, earning two wins in each Series and striking out 52 batters to lead the team to another pair of titles. Jewish American baseball pitcher Sandy Koufax was a star player for the Brooklyn and Los Angeles Dodgers before elbow arthritis forced him into early retirement. The Dodgers went on to face the Baltimore Orioles in the World Series, and Game 2 marked Koufax's third start in eight days. [35], To prepare for the 1957 season, the Dodgers sent Koufax to Puerto Rico to play winter ball. [22] Dodgers scout Al Campanis heard about Koufax from Jimmy Murphy, a part-time scout. Instead, the Dodgers were swept in four games, not scoring a single run in the last three. Watch our How-To Videos to Become a Stathead, Subscribe to Stathead and get access to more data than you can imagine. Rookie Status: LeBron James became an immediate star after skipping college to join the NBA's Cleveland Cavaliers. The performance earned him his second World Series MVP award, making him the first player to win the award twice. consecutive All-Star Games from 1961-66 . Sandy Koufax, over the course of just five seasons, had five earned run average titles, three Cy Young Awards, and a Most Valuable Player Award.. Did you know that Sandy Koufax threw a perfect game, plus three no-hitters, over the course of a four consecutive year period (1962-1965)?. He also became the second pitcher in baseball He is also notable for being one of the outstanding Jewish athletes in U.S. sports; Koufax's decision not to pitch Game 1 of the 1965 World Series because it fell on the Jewish holiday Yom Kippur garnered national attention as a conflict between religious calling and society, and remains a notable event in U.S. Jewish history. Now 67 years later, the two are immortalized in bronze at the entrance to Dodger Stadium. He was diagnosed by Dodgers team physician Robert Kerlan with traumatic arthritis. 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