Sandy Koufax

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Sandy Koufax

Born:	December 30, 1935
Birthplace:	Brooklyn, New York
Height:	6' 2"
Weight:	210 lbs
Bats:	Right
Throws:	Left
Drafted:	1954 Amateur Free Agent by the Brooklyn Dodgers
College:	University of Cincinnati
High School:	Lafayette High School (NY)
Teams:	Brooklyn Dodgers 1955 - 1957 Los Angeles Dodgers 1958 - 1966

1 Overall Career
2 Awards
3 Achievements
4 Trivia
5 Transactions
6 External Links

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Overall Career

Sanford "Sandy" Koufax (born December 30, 1935, in Brooklyn, NY), after he finally tamed his blazing fastball, enjoyed a five-year stretch as perhaps the most dominating pitcher in the game's history. He won 25 games three times, captured five straight ERA titles, and set a new record with 382 strikeouts in 1965. His fastball and devastating curve enabled him to pitch no-hitters in four consecutive seasons, culminating with a perfect game in 1965. He posted a 0.95 ERA in four career World Series, leading the Dodgers to three championships. As a result of elbow trouble, Koufax retired after the 1966 season. However, he continued to have a role with the Dodgers as a pitching instructor. A number of successful Dodger pitchers, including Orel Hershiser, credited Koufax as having a significant impact on their success.

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Awards

Elected to Hall of Fame by Baseball Writers in 1972 (86.87%)

1963 National League MVP
1966 Major League Hutch Award
3-time Major League Cy Young (1963, 1965 – 1966)
3-time National League Triple Crown Winner (1963, 1965 – 1966)
2-time Major League Player of the Year (1963 & 1965)
4-time National League TSN Pitcher of the Year (1963 – 1966)
2-time Major League World Series MVP (1963 & 1965)
2-time National League Babe Ruth Award (1963 & 1965)
6-time National League All-Star (1961 - 1966)

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Achievements

5-time NL ERA Leader (1962-1966)
3-time NL Wins Leader (1963, 1965 & 1966)
2-time NL Winning Percentage Leader (1964 & 1965)
2-time NL Innings Pitched Leader (1965 & 1966)
4-time NL Strikeouts Leader (1961, 1963, 1965 & 1966)
2-time NL Complete Games Leader (1965 & 1966)
3-time NL Shutouts Leader (1963, 1964 & 1966)
15 Win Seasons: 5 (1961 & 1963-1966)
20 Win Seasons: 3 (1963, 1965 & 1966)
25 Win Seasons: 3 (1963, 1965 & 1966)
200 Innings Pitched Seasons: 5 (1961 & 1963-1966)
300 Innings Pitched Seasons: 3 (1963, 1965 & 1966)
200 Strikeouts Seasons: 6 (1961-1966)
300 Strikeouts Seasons: 3 (1963, 1965 & 1966)

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Trivia

Sandy Koufax attended the University of Cincinnati on a basketball scholarship, playing freshman basketball (and baseball) under legendary hoops coach Ed Jucker
Won four World Series Rings with the Brooklyn Dodgers (1955) (Did Not Play) and the Los Angeles Dodgers (1959, 1963 & 1965)
Koufax threw 4 no-hitters: June 30, 1962 at Dodger Stadium vs. the Mets; May 11, 1963 at Dodger Stadium vs. the Giants; June 4, 1964 at Connie Mack Stadium vs. the Phillies; and the perfect game on September 9, 1965 at Dodger Stadium vs. the Cubs.

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