He and Oscar Robertson are neck-and-neck in the debate over the greatest UC athlete of all time. He resigned in 1990, saying he was not earning his keep, but most observers blamed it on his uneasy relationship with manager Tommy Lasorda. https://www.biography.com/athlete/sandy-koufax. Koufax agreed not to throw at all between gamesa resolution that lasted only one start. In that start, he struck out 11 in seven innings, but got no decision. Pitching is the art of instilling fear. Eddie Mathews bunted, and Koufax threw the ball into center field. Willie Mays said, "I knew every pitch he was going to throw fastball, breaking ball or whatever. Malcolm Emmons/USA TODAY Sports. in Psychology, West Chester University of Pennsylvania (Graduated 2020) 1 y The only time anyone ever tried to measure how fast Sandy Koufax could throw was during spring training of 1960 as part of a test set up by This Week magazine. Kershaw's 102 game score ranks as the third-highest in MLB history behind Kerry Wood (105, May 6, 1998, vs. Astros) and Max Scherzer (104, October 3, 2015, vs. Mets), and above Koufax's . The problem is to figure out why he was Sandy Koufax the stuff of myth, the Achilles of Dodger Stadium, the pitcher who from 1963 to 1966 redefined baseball, the Jewish Phenomenon, the most . Starting Game 7 on just two days of rest, Koufax pitched through fatigue and arthritic pain. You don't have to wait for the reviews. When Sandy Koufax was awarded a basketball scholarship to the University of Cincinnati in 1953, his plans included a career in architecture. [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. He was knocked out in the second inning, after giving up home runs to future Hall of Famer Willie Mays and Jim Davenport. Koufax allowed only one run in seven innings, but lost the 10 game when Nellie Fox scored on a double play. His no-hitter, along with a 42 record, 73 strikeouts and a 1.23 ERA, earned him the Player of the Month Award for June. He SPS INC., the longtime agency of Sandy Koufax will procure the items and oversee the site. 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. It was Yom Kippur, 6 October 1965, the day Sandy Koufax's choice to forgo work and observe the Jewish Day of Atonement, rather than pitch in the Series opener, instantly became the bible-esque . See. Good hitters could often predict what pitch was coming, but were still unable to hit it. "[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. Sandy Koufax 24 X 18 X 1.5 Inch Premium Canvas Framed Art Print Artwork Signed By Artist To Stars, WINFORD WRealArt (280) $199.95 1965 SANDY KOUFAX No-Hitter #4 Photo Print - Vintage Baseball Poster, Rare Baseball Card, Baseball Card Collector, Baseball Card Art DingerStudios (979) $32.00 FREE shipping Koufax was pitching better than ever, however, so he ignored the problem, hoping that the condition would clear up. [26], Because Koufax's signing bonus was greater than $4,000 ($40,000 today), he was known as a bonus baby. Despite the constant pain in his pitching elbow, he pitched a major league-leading 335+23 innings and led the Dodgers to another pennant. Koufax was the first pitcher to win multiple Cy Young Awards, as well as the first pitcher to win a Cy Young He was just 30 years old. [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). 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. [86][87] At the time, Willie Mays was the highest paid player in the major leagues at $125,000 (equivalent to $1.04million in 2021) per year, and multi-year contracts were extremely unusual. [8][9] His parents, Evelyn (ne Lichtenstein) and Jack Braun, divorced when he was three years old. If you're a baseball fan with a sense . Pietrusza, David; Silverman, Matthew & Gershman, Michael, ed. In his last ten seasons, from 1957 to 1966, batters hit .203 against him, with a .271 on-base percentage and a .315 slugging average. After the final out of Game 7, Koufax drove to Columbia to attend class. Arrives before Christmas Only 16 left in stock - order soon. $1,895.00. Third Party Auction sites are flooded with fake and unlicensed items. 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). Join our linker program. He has since worked for the Dodgers organization in a variety of capacities. The performance earned him his second World Series MVP award, making him the first player to win the award twice. Sandy Koufax. What I don't understand is how he lost five. Sandy Koufax is a former professional baseball left-handed pitcher who played his entire career (12 seasons) for the Brooklyn / Los Angeles Dodgers of Major League Baseball (MLB) from 1995 to 1996. [46], A day later, Koufax was pitching for the "B team" in Orlando. Family (1) Spouse Kimberly Francis (1985 - 9 December 1998) (divorced) Sandy Koufax. Koufax was born in Brooklyn, New York, to Evelyn and Jack Braun. 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. [121], In 1990 Koufax was inducted into the Southern California Jewish Sports Hall of Fame. 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. Exceeded rookie limits during 1956 season, View Player Bio Watch our How-To Videos to Become a Stathead, Subscribe to Stathead and get access to more data than you can imagine. Despite his injury-shortened career, the pitcher retired at the height of his game and left a lasting mark. was a member of Dodgers' world championship teams in 1955, '59, '63 and '65, earning MVP honors in 1963 and "[28], Koufax's first start was on July 6. Finally, on his way out the door in 1966, Koufax finished 27-9, the most victories in any of his 12 seasons. Bid on Sandy Koufax Autographed Baseball at MLB Auctions. [33], The year 1956 was not very different from 1955 for Koufax. Koufax was born Sanford Braun on December 30, 1935, in Brooklyn, New York. Scores from any date in Major League history, Minor, Foreign, College, & Black Baseball, Frequently Asked Questions about MLB and Baseball. Though most saw him as too raw and out of control. Few individuals knew it at the time, but on Oct. 6, 1966, Sandy Koufax started the final game of his career. He then walked Hank Aaron on four pitches to load the bases, but struck out Bobby Thomson on a 32 fastballan outcome Koufax later came to view as "probably the worst thing that could have happened to me," leading, as it did, to five seasons spent "trying to get out of trouble by throwing harder and harder and harder. Welcome sports fans and collectors toSandyKoufax.com, the first and only authorized and approved website by Sandy Koufax. [14], Koufax attended the University of Cincinnati and was a walk-on on the freshman basketball team, a complete unknown to assistant coach Ed Jucker. [129], Author Larry Ruttman called Koufax "an icon" for Jewish people because of his pitching skill and what he called Koufax's "deep respect for his Judaism" as shown in 1965. 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. Koufax is the stepfather of Clarke's daughter from her prior marriage to artist John Clem Clarke. OLDENBURG - Some of the people in this story, the strangest Sandy Koufax story ever told, are dead . That changed to some degree in recent years as the legendary lefty has signed a little more frequently in private settings in response to . Koufax won the Cy Young Award in 1963, 1965 and 1966. [83], In Game 2 Koufax pitched six innings, giving up two runs, and the Twins won 51 to take an early 20 lead in the series. [56], The night before the playoffs began, manager Alston asked Koufax if he could start the next day. On two days rest, Koufax pitched a 6-3 complete-game victory to clinch the pennant. LeBron James became an immediate star after skipping college to join the NBA's Cleveland Cavaliers. of 27, 26 and 25 . (National Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum), Claude Osteen (center) celebrates with Don Drysdale (right) and Sandy Koufax (left) after Sandy leads the Dodgers to a 7-0 victory over the Minnesota Twins in Game 5 of the 1965 World Series. Sandy Koufax's legacy as the greatest Jewish athlete ever has never been in question. As head football coach at Pennsylvania State University, Joe Paterno was one of the most successful coaches in the history of collegiate football. His parents were Evelyn (ne Lichtenstein) and Jack Braun, Sephardic Jews of Hungarian descent.6The family lived in the Bensonhurst section of Brooklyn. His overhand curveball, spun with the middle finger, dropped vertically 12 to 24inches due to his arm action. He is also the only pitcher to win three Cy Young Awards in the era in which the vs. MLN 2.0 IP, 1 H, 2 SO, 1 BB, 0 ER, Last Game: He was the youngest player (age 36) and the [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. [35], To prepare for the 1957 season, the Dodgers sent Koufax to Puerto Rico to play winter ball. As one of the few Jewish players in baseball, he encountered bigotry from opposing players and even within his own clubhouse. When Sandy Koufax was awarded a basketball scholarship to the University of Cincinnati in 1953, his plans included a career in architecture. In. Look at the box score of that game today. Hall of Famer Sandy Koufax returned to the Dodgers in January 2013 to serve as Special Advisor to Dodgers' Chairman Mark Walter . Less than six weeks after the series, on Friday, November 18,[96][97] Koufax announced his retirement due to an arthritic elbow. Sandy Koufax Career Stats Leagues Statistics including batting, fielding, prospect rankings and more on Baseball-Reference.com vs. PHI 9.0 IP, 7 H, 10 SO, 1 BB, 2 ER, W. Hall of Fame: Inducted as Player in 1972. He threw the ceremonial first pitch to Bench from in front of the base of the mound. This aided in his devastating curveball and may have increased his velocity, but reduced the lateral movement on his pitches, especially movement away from left-handed hitters. [113] Koufax returned to the Dodger organization in 2004 when the Dodgers were sold to Frank McCourt. In 12 Major The Koufax years of 1963 to 1966 are the finest four-year stretch of pitching. Proud to support B-R.COM, and to sponsor the page of a tremendous athlete and person. But this past summer, almost 60 years after the Hall of Fame pitcher sat out a World Series game to observe . In the final game of the regular season, the Dodgers had to beat the Phillies to win the pennant. He was the strikeouts On July 20 he hit the second and last home run of his career, coincidentally again in Milwaukee, a three-run shot to propel the team to a 5-4 win; it was his only game with three runs batted in. Koufax finally was able to pitch again in September, when the team was locked in a tight pennant race with the Giants. (2000). You name a better left-hander in the history of baseball and Ill eat my hat, said Hall of Famer Harry Hooper. [18], After trying out with the New York Giants at the Polo Grounds,[19] Koufax did the same for the Pittsburgh Pirates at Forbes Field. The hard-throwing left-hander was the most dominant pitcher in baseball until elbow arthritis forced an early retirement at age 30. We have tools and resources that can help you use sports data. consecutive All-Star Games from 1961-66 . Sandy Koufax was born as Sanford Braun on December 30, 1935. Once alerted, he made an effort to better disguise his deliveries. He was one of six pitchers who's fastball velocities were measured. Nobe Kawano, the clubhouse supervisor, retrieved the equipment in case Koufax returned to play the following year. Throughout his career, Koufax relied heavily on two pitches. 2023 Biography and the Biography logo are registered trademarks of A&E Television Networks, LLC. [107] He also occasionally threw a changeup and a forkball. Doyel: Sandy Koufax made the Hall of Fame, but not this semi-pro team in Oldenburg, Indiana. In May 2010, he was invited to become a part of 'Jewish American Heritage Month' celebrations at 'The White House.' In 1969, Sandy Koufax married Anne Widmark, daughter of Hollywood actor Richard Widmark. [53][54] It would be the only time in his career he earned this distinction. [11], Koufax attended Brooklyn's Lafayette High School, where he was better known for basketball than for baseball. 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. When throwing a fastball with baserunners, his hand position in the stretch would be higher than when he threw a curveball. His life should be an inspiration for us all. [23] After seeing Koufax pitch for Lafayette, Campanis invited him to an Ebbets Field tryout. Instead, both signed to appear in the movie Warning Shot, starring David Janssen. Become a Stathead & surf this site ad-free. Sandy Koufax Autographed Authentic Mitchell & Ness 1963 Replica Jersey - Grey. Despite displaying tantalizing abilityhe struck out 14 batters in his second major league startthe left-hander was too wild to remain a regular in the rotation. October 2, 1966 [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. Koufax became the youngest player inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame in 1972, and has since served as a pitching instructor for his former team. [52] On April 24, he tied his own record with 18 strikeouts in a 10-2 road win over the Cubs. He was diagnosed by Dodgers team physician Robert Kerlan with traumatic arthritis. Koufax kept Kerlan's advice to himself and went out every fourth day to pitch. [48], 1961 was Koufax's breakout season. We strive for accuracy and fairness. While batting in April, he had been jammed by a pitch from Earl Francis. [103], "I knew every pitch he was going to throw and still I couldn't hit him. Koufax returned to Los Angeles to consult with Kerlan, who advised him that he would be lucky to be able to pitch once a week. Copyright 2000-2023 Sports Reference LLC. After the meeting, the pitchers met for dinner, with Koufax complaining that Bavasi was using his teammate against him in the negotiations, taunting, "How come you want that much when Drysdale only wants this much? Eventually, Lafayette had a basketball team; Koufax became team captain in his senior year, and ranked second in his division in scoring, with 165 points in 10 games. University of Cincinnati (Cincinnati, OH). LOS ANGELES (AP) When Sandy Koufax joined the Brooklyn Dodgers in 1955, he was in awe of being on the same team with Jackie Robinson. [16][17] Bill Zinser, a scout for the Brooklyn Dodgers, sent the Dodgers front office a glowing report that apparently was filed and forgotten. He made 43 appearances, had 27 complete games (eight shutouts) and 382 strikeouts in 335 2/3 innings. Branch Rickey, then the general manager of the Pirates, told his scout Clyde Sukeforth that Koufax had the "greatest arm [he had] ever seen". One of the most dominating pitchers in the game's history, Koufax was the first strikeouts . SUMMARY With the Series tied at 22, Koufax pitched a complete-game shutout in Game 5 for a 32 Dodgers lead as the Series returned to Metropolitan Stadium for Game 6, which the Twins won to force a seventh game. Ten days of experimental medicine successfully reopened the artery. This Month in Sports ReferenceFind out when we add a feature or make a change. (Age 30-276d) However, the morning after his 19th win, a shutout in which he struck out 13 batters, he could not straighten his arm. I decided I was really going to find out how good I can be. Out of those two transitionary years, 1961-62, Sandy Koufax the master-of-all-time, baseball's Leonardo, arrived. He is considered one of the greatest pitchers of all time, and his records include six All-Star Appearances four World Series titles, three Cy Young Awards, and two no-hitters. [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. Hall of Fame first baseman Lou Gehrig played for the New York Yankees in the 1920s and 1930s, setting the mark for consecutive games played. Koufax walked Hank Aaron on four pitches to load the bases, then struck out Bobby Thomson on a full count. first pitcher inducted into the Hall of Fame (1972) who had more strikeouts than innings pitched . [82], Koufax declined to pitch Game 1 of the 1965 World Series in order to observe the Jewish religious holiday of Yom Kippur. Along with Randy Johnson, Pedro Martnez, and Nolan Ryan, Koufax is one of only four pitchers elected to the Hall of Fame who had more strikeouts . He is also the first pitcher to win the award by a unanimous votea recognition which he accomplished twice more. Sandy Koufax Many consider Sandy Koufax (born 1945) to be one of the best left-handed pitchers of all time. In 1963, Sandy Koufax led the National League in wins (25), strikeouts (306) ERA (1.88), and threw eleven shutouts, setting a new record for shutouts by a left-handed pitcher that is still in the Shutouts Record Book (the previous record was held by Carl Hubbell who had ten shutouts in 1933). 32 was retired alongside those of fellow Dodger greats Roy Campanella The man never refused to give up and is now living his last few days in privacy with his family, away from the cameras. Despite his string of amazing performances, Koufax pitched in pain throughout the 1965-1966 campaigns due to arthritis in his left elbow. He also took Butazolidin for inflammation, applied capsaicin-based Capsolin ointment (also sold by the brand name "Atomic Balm") before each game, and soaked his arm in a tub of ice afterwards. The Dodgers went on to face the Baltimore Orioles in the World Series, and Game 2 marked Koufax's third start in eight days. 3 Sandy Koufax Quotes About Life "There is among us a far closer relationship than the purely social one of a fraternal organization because we are bound together not only by a single interest but by a common goal. In baseball history, he has been named as greatest pitchers. "[85] Drysdale responded that Bavasi had done the same thing with him, in reverse. leader four times, setting a single-season mark with 382 in 1965, and had the most wins three times, with totals Sandy Koufax: A Lefty's Legacy by Jane Leavy 6,337 ratings, 4.06 average rating, 276 reviews Open Preview Sandy Koufax Quotes Showing 1-6 of 6 "In the immortal words of Willie Stargell, trying to hit Koufax was like "trying to drink coffee with a fork." Jane Leavy, Sandy Koufax: A Lefty's Legacy 3 likes Like Baltimore's 20-year-old future Hall of Famer Jim Palmer pitched a four-hitter, and the Orioles won 60. His reputation was marred, however, by the university's child abuse sex scandal in 2011, which resulted in his dismissal. Kerlan also told Koufax that he would eventually lose full use of his arm. He played it through his youth, high school and even earned himself a scholarship to the University of Cincinnati. Tired of constantly taking medication and concerned about his future health, Koufax stunned the baseball world by announcing his retirement on November 18, 1966. With the Dodgers out of the pennant race he did not pitch again, ending the season with a 195 record[73] and leading the NL with a 1.74 ERA. He is married to Jane Purucker Clarke. award was presented to one pitcher, rather than one in each league . Still, his accomplishments on the field led to his induction into the Baseball Hall of Fame in 1972. He is married to Jane Purucker Clarke. League seasons, he had a career record of 165-87, a 2 .76 ERA, 2,396 strikeouts, 137 complete games and 40 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. [81] Both pitchers had no-hitters intact until the seventh inning. 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. It's also available for football, basketball and hockey. history to have two games with 18 or more strikeouts, and the first to have eight games with 15 or more [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. On April 18, he struck out three batters on nine pitches in the third inning of a 30 loss to the Cincinnati Reds, becoming the only NL pitcher to have two "immaculate innings". The hard-throwing left-hander was baseball's most dominant pitcher until elbow arthritis forced him to retire at the age of 30. He was previously married to Kimberly Francis and Anne Heath Widmark. On June 4, 1972, Koufax's uniform No . Do you have a sports website? He is an actor, known for 77 Sunset Strip (1958), Shotgun Slade (1959) and Michael Shayne (1960). Sandy Koufax. I can't pitch. Framed Sandy Koufax - Flying Pitch with Score Board Black and White - Autograph Replica Print. 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. [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. (Voted by BBWAA on 344/396 ballots) Dodgers team physician, Dr. Robert Kerlan, said at the time, "Sandy pitches in extreme pain that can . [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. Koufax played 12 years at the MLB level, all with the Brooklyn and Los Angeles Dodgers. Question, Comment, Feedback, or Correction? Who Is Sandy Koufax? In spring 1954, he made the college baseball varsity team, which was coached by Jucker at that time. 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. portion of Spring Training to work with Dodger pitchers and consulting with the team Koufax was the MVP and Cy Young Award winner in 1963 and also won Cy Young Awards in 1965 and '66 . He won both the Cy Young Award and NL Most Valuable Player Award that season. [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. [125], Koufax was included among a group of prominent Jewish Americans honored at a May 27, 2010, White House reception for Jewish American Heritage Month. Award by a unanimous vote . Sandy Koufax was the first pitcher in major league baseball to earn multiple Cy Young Awards. Famously private, he renounced his ties to the Dodgers when a New York Post article insinuated that he was gayNews Corporation owned both the Dodgers and the Post at the timebut he returned to the team as a spring training instructor in 2013 following a change in ownership. He was the greatest pitcher of his time in baseball, said writer Jimmy Cannon. 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 . Some defensive statistics Copyright Sports Info Solutions, 2010-2023. After playing in only 12 seasons, Koufax became the youngest player inducted to the Baseball Hall of Fame in 1972. Sandy Koufax is a famous American baseball player who played 12 seasons with LA Dodgers in MLB from the year 1955 to 1966. 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)?. With Dodgers manager Walter Alston and scouting director Fresco Thompson watching, Campanis assumed the hitter's stance while Koufax started throwing. Total Zone Rating and initial framework for Wins above Replacement calculations provided by Sean Smith. Despite the blazing speed of his fastball, Koufax continued to struggle with his control. (39) and Jackie Robinson (42). Sandy Koufax retired at 30-years-old because of chronic arthritis in his throwing elbow. Much of the play-by-play, game results, and transaction information both shown and used to create certain data sets was obtained free of charge from and is copyrighted by RetroSheet. [58] Compared to the previous season, walks in the NL fell 13 percent, strikeouts increased 6 percent, the league batting average fell from .261 to .245, and runs scored declined 15 percent. 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