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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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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