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Mlbs current rule book has 169 pages, not including three blank. Includes 17 pages of unique koufax statistics provided by allan roth, former dodger statistician, including a gamebygame breakdown of koufax s entire pitching career through 1965. Defensive regression analysis data used here was obtained with permission from michael humphreys, author of wizardry. Jane purucker clarke, is the third wife of legendary mlb pitcher sandy koufax. Nov 01, 2017 jane purucker clarke, is the third wife of legendary mlb pitcher sandy koufax. I am the third brooklyn born generation of my family. A lefthanded pitcher, he played his entire major league baseball mlb career for the brooklynlos angeles dodgers, from 1955 to 1966. December 30, 1935 is an american former professional baseball lefthanded pitcher. Sandy koufax, the greatest lefthanded pitcher of all time, used to say he. Claude osteen center celebrates with don drysdale right and sandy koufax left after sandy leads the dodgers to a 70 victory over the minnesota twins in game 5 of the 1965 world series. She was a staff writer at the washington post from 1979 to1988, first in the sports section, then writing for the style section. Koufax earned his second world series mvp award and his fourth ring.

Why sandy koufax sitting out a world series game still matters 50. Koufaxs splendid, seemingly limitless career was cut short due to arthritis limiting him to 12 seasons, but his impact on the game is timeless. The statistics used were obtained free of charge from the baseball databank. It is no small achievement, as hundreds of biographical efforts have fallen short of the warning track. Though he did not play in the 1955 world series, koufax was on the dodgers roster. Once signed to the major leagues, the rules at the time forced the brooklyn dodgers, to keep. Find highquality sandy koufax stock photos and editorial news pictures from getty images. This was an exceptionally well written and interesting book about, arguably, the best lefthanded pitcher in baseball history.

I have always been interested i n the process of creation and this is the first book to go into such detail on the watershed ball four the batters box. Sandy koufax, american professional baseball player who, despite his early retirement due to arthritis, was ranked among the sports greatest pitchers. Sandy koufax, yom kippur and the 1965 world series. Sandy koufax famously chose not to start game 1 of the 1965 world series for the dodgers because it fell on yom kippur, but his whereabouts that day remain a mystery. On september 9, 1965, sandy koufax became the first majorleague pitcher to throw four nohitters1, and his recordsetting accomplishment was a 10 perfect game. Signed sandy koufax rookie may be the hottest baseball card. Sandy koufax throws a pitch against the baltimore orioles in a world. Sandy koufax, byname of sanford koufax, original name sanford braun, born dec. Sandy koufax piece of authentic single baseball cards for. A pretty good pitch by andy in washington the evergreen state. Sandy koufax was one of the most dominant pitchers in the history of baseball, and at the age of 36 was the youngest to ever be enshrined in the hall of fame. Boldly signed by sandy koufax on the front free endpaper. Sandy koufax was a left handed pitcher who pitched 12 seasons for the brooklynlos angeles dodgers, from 1955 to 1966.

Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. Please note that there werent a lot of images of his perfect game, so these are just some images i found around. Sanford koufax is an american former professional baseball lefthanded pitcher. The instant new york times bestseller about the baseball legend and famously reclusive dodgers pitcher sandy koufax, from awardwinning former washington post sportswriter jane leavy. Sep 23, 2015 sandy koufax famously chose not to start game 1 of the 1965 world series for the dodgers because it fell on yom kippur, but his whereabouts that day remain a mystery. Sandy koufax responded to a higher calling on yom kippur. A leftys legacy shy superstar did his best to dodge life in the public eye. When he first joined the team in 1955 they were called the brooklyn dodgers. Buy products related to sandy koufax products and see what customers say about sandy koufax. The transaction and player splits data used here was obtained free of charge from and is ed by retrosheet. The saga continues by shiner, david and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at.

Koufax played his entire mlb career with the dodgers. Leavy produces a biography as rare as sandy koufax. The new york times bestseller about the baseball legend and famously reclusive dodgers pitcher sandy koufax, from awardwinning former washington post sportswriter jane leavy. The tone makes it a fun read aloud for parents and the picture book format gives even reluctant readers an easy way to get a lot of baseball history and sticktoit inspiration in one sitting. Koufax pitched in only 12 games in 1955, winning 2 and losing 2. Download premium images you cant get anywhere else. The problem facing miller was that koufax rarely agrees to be interviewed at length. Theres a finite supply of genuine ones and he was never a regular on the autograph circuit. December 30, 1935 is a retired american baseball player. Feb 24, 2003 koufax ended his 48year association with the bums after a blind gossip item in the new york post owned, like the dodgers, by news corp. Sandy koufax reveals, for the first time, what drove the threetime cy young award winner to the pinnacle of baseball and thenjust as quicklyinto self. Wssbl 2016 team sign ups pee wee reese, sandy koufax, mickey mantle sunday, nov. Koufax, by retiring 27 consecutive batters without allowing any to reach base, became the sixth pitcher of the modern era, eighth overall, to throw a perfect game.

Koufax lent himself only incidentally to this workto verify stories and allow the author access to his friends and familybut leavy has produced what. Name above near fine in a very good priceclipped dust jacket. Topps reprint sandy koufax baseball cards for sale ebay. Canada, colorado, hawaii, montana, new mexico, washington, alaska, north. The incomparable career of sandy koufax the atlantic. From 1962 to 1966, the dodgers star had been an astonishing force in the sport, offering a fiveyear run. Koufax ended his 48year association with the bums after a blind gossip item in the new york post owned, like the dodgers, by news corp. Sandy koufax steps into the light for new film the new.

The reason for his enshrinement at such a young age was due to his early. Sandy koufax retired with a record of 16587 with 2,396 strikeouts and a 2. With the dodgers out of the pennant race, the book was closed on koufax and his 195 record. From 1962 to 1966, koufax pitched four nohitters including a perfect game and struck out more than 1,400. The reason for his enshrinement at such a young age was due to his early retirement due to an arthritic condition in his elbow. We like superstar athletes to be talkative and accessible. David unowsky, 73, events manager of subtext books in st. Washington jta jesse agler was pretty talented as a catcher. Learn vocabulary, terms, and more with flashcards, games, and other study tools. Best sandy koufax baseball cards sports collectors daily. Koufax s story is inspiring, and the author relates it easily using a friendly, colloquial voice ostensibly belonging to one of koufax s unnamed teammates. Start studying 34 grade battle of the books 20172018. List of baseball players who went directly to major league baseball bonus rule major league.

The game was koufaxs fourth nohitter, breaking bob fellers major. Koufax continued to cover baseball as a broadcaster for nbc. A novel of baseball, war, and love, by andy kutler grade. I have the other 2 books on sandy, this one is the best. In 1956, his second season with the dodgers, koufax won 2 games and lost 4. Koufaxs story is inspiring, and the author relates it easily using a friendly, colloquial voice ostensibly belonging to one of koufaxs unnamed teammates. 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.

Bell brand created a series of dodgers cards through the early 60s but this was the first, issued just months after the move from brooklyn. Koufax refused to participate in the project, so leavy has spoken to hundreds of people with something to share on the former brooklynl. Koufax, at age 36 in 1972, became the youngest player ever elected to the baseball hall of fame. The potato chip aisle was the place to be when the dodgers moved west. Oct, 2002 as billy williams, the hall of famer, put it. Fifty years ago on october 6, at the tender age of 30, sandy koufax bowed out of baseball. Sandy koufax responded to a higher calling on yom kippur in. Sandy koufax famously chose not to start game 1 of the 1965 world series. Sandy koufax, yom kippur and the 1965 world series sports. Find one on ebay and if you wait too long, its sure to be gone. Since 1985, it is the place to be welcome all teams and congratulations for making the right decision to be a part of wssbl. Browse 1,126 sandy koufax stock photos and images available, or start a new search to explore more stock photos and images. Wssbl is the most competitive youth baseball in the state of washington.

Jane leavy, awardwinning former sportswriter and feature writer for the washington post, is author of the new york times bestsellers sandy koufax. During his prime, sandy koufax dominated major league baseball with his powerful, yet fatally fragile left arm. From 1962 to 1966, koufax pitched four nohitters including a perfect game and struck out more than 1,400 batters, winning 111 games and losing only 34. Thats because the aglers had a nobaseballonshabbat rule, one cloaked in sports royalty. There was a different tone when people talked about sandy koufax. A leftys legacy, jane leavy attempts to shed light on the spectacular and enigmatic life of sandy koufax. We play probook rules, old high school slide andor avoid safety rules, high school dh. Oct 06, 2016 fifty years ago on october 6, at the tender age of 30, sandy koufax bowed out of baseball. Sandy koufax was just 3640 with 405 walks in 691 23 innings his first six years.

Koufaxs prowess as americas greatest jewish athlete also added a significant and compelling angle to the biography as well. Bob hope already had signed sandy koufax, don drysdale, and tommy davis to appear on a network special with him. Mickey mantle and the end of americas childhood, and the comic novel squeeze play. Wssbl playing rules sandy koufax divisions and pee wee reese division. The most treasured baseball biographies are the ones that take readers to ballparks they havent visited and inside minds they havent met. Sandy koufax reveals, for the first time, what drove the threetime cy young award winner to the pinnacle of baseball and thenjust as quicklyinto selfimposed exile. Washington state select baseball leaguewssbl facebook.