Sandy Koufax - Wikipedia
Sanford Koufax (/ ˈkoʊfæks /; né Braun; born December 30, 1935), nicknamed " the Left Arm of God ", is an American former baseball pitcher who played 12 seasons in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the Brooklyn / Los Angeles Dodgers from 1955 to 1966.
Sandy Koufax - Professional Baseball Player, Age and ... - Biography
Jan 12, 2025 · Sandy Koufax, often hailed as one of the greatest left-handed pitchers in baseball history, achieved remarkable feats during his illustrious career with the Brooklyn Dodgers. From 1962 to 1966, Koufax dominated the mound, accumulating an impressive record of 111 wins against only 34 losses.
Sandy Koufax – Baseball Player Biography, Career, Net Worth …
Dec 24, 2024 · Sandy Koufax is remembered as one of the greatest pitchers in Major League Baseball (MLB) history. He retired in 1966 after an impressive career that spanned 12 seasons with the Brooklyn and Los Angeles Dodgers. Koufax’s skills on the mound earned him the nickname “the Left Arm of God,” and he became a defining figure in baseball during the 1960s.
Sandy Koufax - Society for American Baseball Research
Feb 9, 2016 · He was dubbed “The Left Arm of God” for his pitching feats – especially over the five years from 1962 to 1966. A long litany of statistics attests to his brilliance during this period, but perhaps the most salient points are these.
Koufax has facts on 1959 - Chicago Tribune
Jun 14, 2005 · I was eager to know what memories he had of the 1959 World Series against the White Sox, and here is what Sandy Koufax said:“I remember the 1-0 loss rather vividly.
Kindest cut of all – Chicago Tribune
Sep 21, 2004 · Imagine if Koufax, a Hall of Famer despite his relatively short stay in the big leagues (397 games), had the option of undergoing Tommy John surgery. It could have saved, and extended, the left...
Sandy Koufax: An Enduring Legacy - Society for American …
Nov 29, 2024 · Koufax pitched in Game Two and the Dodgers lost again, 5-1. But they won the Series in seven games, with Koufax throwing a four-hit shutout in Game Five and a three-hit shutout in Game Seven. The following year, Koufax again sat on Yom Kippur in a game against the Cubs … as did Holtzman, Chicago’s scheduled starter.
Sandy Koufax: First Among Equals - Society for American Baseball …
Dec 2, 2024 · Koufax’s last no-hitter, a perfect game against the Chicago Cubs on September 9, 1965, remains the only one in Dodgers history. Gibson and Marichal each had one no-hitter in their careers. Gibson threw the first no-hitter at Pittsburgh’s Three Rivers Stadium, against the Pirates on August 14, 1971.
Sandy Koufax best moments - MLB.com
Dec 29, 2024 · Sandy Koufax was at his best when the Dodgers needed it most. Koufax won National League pennant-clinching games for them in 1965 and ’66, his final two seasons. He recorded a 0.95 ERA in eight World Series starts, including four complete games.
Hall of Famer Sandy Koufax | Walter O’Malley : Official Website
His blazing fastball, combined with an incredible overhand curveball, made him one of the most feared hurlers ever. Koufax threw no-hitters in each season from 1962-65, capping it with a 1-0 perfect game on September 9, 1965 against the Chicago Cubs at Dodger Stadium.