He retired at the end of the season, being plagued by arthritis in his pitching hand, but still won his third cy young award for being baseballs best pitcher. Signed by sandy koufax on the title page laid in is a copy of the pairings from the 1999 bob gibson allstar classic golf tournament where the book was signed. At the same time, he compiled a record of 114, a winning percentage of. Koufaxs splendid, seemingly limitless career was cut short due to arthritis limiting him to 12 seasons, but his impact on the game is timeless. He was previously married to kimberly francis and anne heath. A complete guide to the worst decisions and stupidest moments in baseball history.
Koufax, at age 36 in 1972, became the youngest player ever elected to the baseball hall of fame. Junipero serras dream and the founding of california. Sandy koufax complete splits including homeroad, leftyrighty, clutch situations, vs. A litany of statistics attests to his brilliance during this period, but perhaps the. The world of sports, in my humble opinion, could use a. He is an actor, known for 77 sunset strip 1958, bourbon street beat 1959 and shotgun slade 1959. During his last five seasons, 19621966, koufax ascended to a new level. Sandy koufax retired with a record of 16587 with 2,396 strikeouts and a 2. The brooklynborn southpaw pitched his nonos in consecutive years from 196265, culminating with a perfecto over the chicago cubs in 65. Oct 09, 2015 pete rose had some compelling things to say about sandy koufax, don sutton and more. Those three seasons were by sandy koufax, 1963, sandy koufax, 1965, and sandy koufax, 1966. Sandy koufax pitched so many tremendous games in his relatively brief but gloriously successful career, that its hard to choose just one as his best. Climbing the stairway to sandy koufax articles bill.
Many books have been written about sandy koufax over the years, a testament to enduring public interest in the man. The future baseball great took on his more familiar surname at age 9 when his mother, evelyn. It was the last regularseason loss of koufaxs career. Koufaxs career peaked with a run of six outstanding years from 1961 to 1966, before arthritis in his left elbow ended his career prematurely at age 30. Sandy koufax 1966 game by game pitching logs baseball almanac. Koufax, who received the cy young award three times. In a recent article i referred to hal newhouser in 1946 as having a sandy koufax season, meaning that he had almost koufaxlike numbers. Sandy koufax was born in brooklyn, new york in 1935. Koufax and drysdale formed one of baseballs alltime great leftyrighty duos only red ruffing and lefty gomez in the great yankee teams of the late 1930s, and the atlanta braves greg maddux and tom glavine in the 1990s, are as good. A lefthanded pitcher, he played his entire major league baseball mlb career for the brooklynlos angeles dodgers, from 1955 to 1966. Exceeded rookie limits during 1956 season full name.
First edition of sandy koufaxs autobiography, boldly inscribed. Sandy koufax every game played with complete stats, links to box scores and automated. He was just 30 years old, and he was retiring after a great seasonhed led the dodgers. The 1966 world series was the championship series of major league baseballs mlb 1966 season.
His record was 12947, an incredible winning percentage of. Sep 27, 2011 from 1962 to 1966, koufax led the national league in earned run average, the only pitcher ever to do that. Defensive regression analysis data used here was obtained with permission from michael humphreys, author of wizardry. Sandy koufax pitched 12 seasons in the major leagues five consecutive years, from 1962 through 1966, he led the national league in earned run average he is the only pitcher ever to do that. All wins above replacement and wins above average data comes from. A group for sandy koufax fans, the greatest pitcher of all time.
Not a day goes by without his name appearing on the world wide web. It was the last regularseason loss of koufax s career. December 30, 1935 is an american former professional baseball lefthanded pitcher. The author has such a distinct voice and seems so forthright i hope it really is koufax speaking. The future baseball great took on his more familiar surname at age 9. While we wait for baseball to return, joe posnanski will count down his top 60 moments. Sandy koufax, american professional baseball player who, despite his early retirement due to arthritis, was ranked among the sports greatest pitchers. When the team moved to spacious dodger stadium in 1962, koufax made one of the great leaps of baseball history. Koufax continued to cover baseball as a broadcaster for nbc.
You wont believe what pete rose had to say about sandy. Every year, by presidential proclamation, may is jewish american heritage month jahm in recognition of the indelible contributions american jews have made, and continue to make, to our nations history, culture, and society. In tenth grade he was a star athlete who actually loved basketball not baseball. The incomparable career of sandy koufax the atlantic. Get the best deals on sandy koufax baseball 1966 vintage sports publications when you shop the largest online selection at. Voted by bbwaa on 344396 ballots view sandy koufaxs page at the baseball hall of fame plaque, photos, videos. The chart below is a comprehensive analysis of the games koufax pitched in, specifically relating to his 1966 pitching statistics. I dont know how much of the credit goes to koufax himself or to his coauthor, and i almost dont want to know.
And koufaxs bwar per 100 innings also bests kershaws, if ever so. Sandy koufax mounted photo piece w stats sealed, 11x14. The life and career of sandy koufax the winning sandy. But through sheer doggedness that even koufax came to marvel at, jane leavy was able to gain his trust to the point where they talked regularly over the three years leavy reported her book.
Between 1962 and 1966, the maturing ace led the nl in wins and shutouts three times each, complete games twice, and strikeouts four times. Koufax and wilpon in their high school hoops days heres photographic evidence that hall of famer sandy koufax and fred wilpon were. The sandy koufax world series stats seen below include his world series. Sandy koufax baseball cards sanford sandy koufax born sanford braun. Koufax, who received the cy young award three times 1963,1965, 1966, was elected to the baseball hall of fame in 1972. A fantastic book told from the perspective of one of baseballs more enigmatic figures. The hall of stats was built by adam darowski, jeffrey chupp, and michael berkowitz. Koufax by sandy koufax meet your next favorite book. The transaction and player splits data used here was obtained free of charge from and is ed by retrosheet. Not 1st edition 299 pages the complete record of his major. Subscribe to get all the latest content from the herd. December 30, 1935 is a retired american baseball player. In his first season, he had 51 strike outs in 32 innings, according to sandy koufax. Except for his autobiography published in 1966, koufax has resolutely avoided talking about himself.
Why sandy koufax owes a lot of his success to dodger. Leading up to the end of his career in 1966, koufax would win 97 and lost just 27 over those four seasons. A leftys legacy by jane leavy, the former sports writer for the washington post. The date box field has a link to the box score from the game being described. Sandy koufax did the same thing, and given that lincecum patterned his delivery after koufax, i think that the tilt is an intentional movement designed to elevate his arm slot. Find highquality sandy koufax stock photos and editorial news pictures from getty images. Koufaxs splendid, seemingly limitless career was cut short due to arthritis limiting him to. He had a blazing fastball, but not much control over it. The defending world series champion dodgers relied upon the same model that brought them the championship in 1965.
A perfect game of a book jane leavy scatters the clouds of mythology to show us, after all these years, the man koufax. Pete rose had some compelling things to say about sandy koufax, don sutton and more. Sandy koufax every game played with complete stats, links to box scores and automated row summing for 1966. Koufax first edition signed sandy koufax bauman rare. A leftys legacy, jane leavy attempts to shed light on the spectacular and enigmatic life of sandy koufax. Date published 1966 keywords grosset, sports, library, series, koufax, sandybiography, baseball, playersbiography. Koufax eventually was asked to pitch and showed promise. Sandy koufax pitched in 41 major league games during the 1966 regular season. Sandy koufax baseball 1966 vintage sports publications for. Koufax and wilpon in their high school hoops days heres photographic evidence that hall of famer sandy koufax and fred wilpon were on the same high school basketball team.
All data is also open and available as a free download. The 1963 season was the first of four consecutive brilliant campaigns put together by sandy koufax. From 1961 to 1966, sandy koufax simply dominated opposing batters. Sanford koufax is an american former professional baseball lefthanded pitcher. Alas, after the book came out, koufaxs relationship with the dodgers became severely strained. The future baseball great took on his more familiar surname at age 9 when his mother, evelyn, remarried attorney.
Sep 17, 2002 koufax came up with the brooklyn dodgers in 1955. Koufax hardcover august 30, 1966 by sandy koufax author, ed linn author 5. Voted by bbwaa on 344396 ballots view sandy koufax s page at the baseball hall of fame plaque, photos, videos. The statistics used were obtained free of charge from the baseball databank. Sandy koufax was born sanford braun on december 30, 1935, in brooklyn, new york.
Browse 1,126 sandy koufax stock photos and images available, or start a new search to explore more stock photos and images. Koufax authorized the book but declined to be interviewed. Dvds, scrapbook of news and magazine articles, baseball cards, game programs and books. Sandy koufax became the first pitcher to win three cy young awards in a career season recap. Sandy koufax pitched 12 seasons for the brooklynlos angeles dodgers, from 1955 to 1966. Sandy koufax was born on december 30, 1935 in brooklyn, new york, usa as sanford braun. Sandy koufaxa leftys legacy recounts the highlightreel games and provides ample, gritty detail on the deterioration of koufaxs elbowalong with koufaxs stoic battle to pitch through the pain until he could pitch no more.
Sandy koufax society for american baseball research. He was previously married to kimberly francis and anne heath widmark. When he attended the university of cincinnati, he played both basketball and baseball. From 1962 to 1966, koufax led the national league in earned run average, the only pitcher ever to do that. Sandy koufax world series stats by baseball almanac. Koufax, sandy koufax with ed linn, viking press, 1966. The incomparable and mysterious sandy koufax is revealedthis is an absorbing book, beautifully written. When he was fourteen years old he attended lafayette high school. That season, he became a 20game winner for the first time, posting a 255 record. He pitched 12 seasons for the brooklynlos angeles dodgers of major league baseball mlb from 1955 to 1966. Download premium images you cant get anywhere else. Stats awards fabulous feats famous firsts hall of fame hitting charts legendary lists pitching charts record books rules scoring.