Sandy Koufax

Biography

Legendary Dodgers left-hander who pitched an ideal game on Sept 9th, 1965 and became the initial MLB pitcher to throw 4 career no-hitters. He gained 4 Globe Series Championships, 3 Cy Teen Honours, 3 Triple Crown Honours as well as the 1963 NL MVP Prize during his 12 years using the Dodgers, from 1955 to 1966. He strolled to the freshman golf ball team on the School of Cincinnati and in addition starred for the school’s football group. He refused to pitch in Video game 1 of the 1965 Globe Series as the video game fell over the Jewish vacation of Yom Kippur. He grew up by his mom Evelyn and his stage dad Irving Koufax. He and Nolan Ryan became the initial two pitchers inducted in to the Football Hall of Popularity to have documented more profession strikeouts than innings pitched.

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1	He was selected to pitch in the opening game of the 1965 World Series -- a singular honor for a pitcher -- but turned it down because it conflicted with Yom Kippur, the Jewish holiday.
2	After his perfect game in 1965 and until Cole Hamels's no-hitter in 2015, the Chicago Cubs managed to get at least one hit in every game.
3	From 1962 to 1966 he led the National League in earned-run-average and shutouts and pitched four no-hitters (one a perfect game).
4	Although he smoked, he would not allow his picture to be taken with a cigarette, not wanting to encourage young fans to take up the habit.
5	He was born Sanford Braun, but used his stepfather's last name of Koufax.
6	Made major league debut on 24 June 1955.
7	Inducted into the National Jewish Sports Hall of Fame in 1993.
8	Inducted into the International Jewish Sports Hall of Fame in 1979.
9	Uniform number 32 retired by the Dodgers.
10	Retired after the 1966 season, not wanting to risk permanent damage to his elbow.
11	Was diagnosed with arthritis in his pitching elbow in August of 1964. Took anti-inflammation drugs and cortisone shots and soaked his elbow in ice water after every game he pitched for the remainder of his career.
12	Was sidelined for two months in 1962 with a circulatory blockage in his left index finger and still led the National League in earned run average.
13	Pitched a perfect game against the Chicago Cubs on Septemver 9, 1965. Struck out 382 batters that season, a major league record that stood until 1973, when Nolan Ryan posted 383 strikeouts.
14	First pitcher to win the Cy Young award by a unanimous vote (won it unanimously in 1963, 1965 and 1966).
15	First pitcher to win the Cy Young award multiple times.
16	At age 36, he was the youngest player ever elected to baseball's Hall of Fame.
17	Won Major League Baseball's Cy Young Award for the best pitcher in professional baseball in 1963, 1965 and 1966.
18	Was selected to play in Major League Baseball's All-Star game 1961-1966.
19	Selected as the National League's Most Valuable Player in 1963.
20	Played Major League Baseball with the Brooklyn/Los Angeles Dodgers from 1955-1966.
21	Inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame in 1972.



Actor

Actor

Title	Year	Status	Character
Bourbon Street Beat	1960	TV Series	Doorman
Colt .45	1960	TV Series	Johnny
77 Sunset Strip	1960	TV Series	Policeman
Shotgun Slade	1959	TV Series	Ben Cassidy

Self

Self

Title	Year	Status	Character
2015 MLB All-Star Game	2015	TV Special	Himself - Ceremonial First Pitch Honoree
Welcome to Dodgertown	2015	Documentary
Jews and Baseball: An American Love Story	2010	Documentary	Himself
The Tim McCarver Show	2003	TV Series	Himself - Guest
ESPN SportsCentury	2000	TV Series documentary	Himself
1985 MLB All-Star Game	1985	TV Special	Himself - NL Honorary Captain
1972 World Series	1972	TV Mini-Series	Himself - Pregame Analyst
1972 American League Championship Series	1972	TV Mini-Series	Himself - Color Commentator
1972 National League Championship Series	1972	TV Series	Himself - Color Commentator
1971 World Series	1971	TV Mini-Series	Himself - Pregame Analyst
1971 National League Championship Series	1971	TV Series	Himself - Color Commentator
1971 American League Championship Series	1971	TV Mini-Series	Himself - Color Commentator
1970 World Series	1970	TV Mini-Series	Himself - Pregame Analyst
1970 National League Championship Series	1970	TV Mini-Series	Himself - Color Commentator
1970 American League Championship Series	1970	TV Mini-Series	Himself - Color Commentator
1969 World Series	1969	TV Series	Himself - Pregame Analyst
1969 American League Championship Series	1969	TV Mini-Series	Himself - Color Commentator
1969 National League Championship Series	1969	TV Series	Himself - Color Commentator
1968 World Series	1968	TV Mini-Series	Himself - Pregame Analyst
1968 MLB All-Star Game	1968	TV Special	Himself - Color Commentator
The Match Game	1967	TV Series	Himself - Team Captain
1967 MLB All-Star Game	1967	TV Special	Himself - Color Commentator
The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson	1967	TV Series	Himself - Guest
1966 World Series	1966	TV Mini-Series	Himself - Los Angeles Dodgers Pitcher
1966 MLB All-Star Game	1966	TV Special	Himself - NL Pitcher
The Hollywood Palace	1966	TV Series	Himself - Sketch Actor
1965 World Series	1965	TV Mini-Series	Himself - Los Angeles Dodgers Pitcher
1965 MLB All-Star Game	1965	TV Special	Himself - NL Pitcher
The Bob Hope Show	1963	TV Series	Himself
1963 World Series	1963	TV Mini-Series	Himself - Los Angeles Dodgers Pitcher
Mister Ed	1963	TV Series	Himself
Dennis the Menace	1962	TV Series	Himself
1961 MLB All-Star Game	1961	TV Special	Himself - NL pitcher
Michael Shayne	1961	TV Series	Himself
1959 World Series	1959	TV Mini-Series	Himself - Los Angeles Dodgers Pitcher

Archive Footage

Archive Footage

Title	Year	Status	Character
Prime 9	2009-2011	TV Series	Himself
DHL Presents Major League Baseball Hometown Heroes	2006	TV Mini-Series documentary	Himself
100 Years of the World Series	2003	Video documentary	Himself
The 50 Greatest Home Runs in Baseball History	1992	Video documentary	Himself

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