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- Sandy Koufax's Friendly GestureAn autographed baseball from a Hall-of-Famer as a birthday present is a symbol of what is right with the national game.
- Sandy Koufax: The Doctors Were Worried They Might Have to Amputate the FingerAs he was eating a lunch that consisted of barley soup, a tongue sandwich and a regular Coke, Sandy Koufax spoke about his injured index finger.
- Clayton Kershaw Will Have a Better Career Than Sandy KoufaxKershaw, who is only 23-years-old, led National League pitchers with 248 strikeouts, a 2.28 ERA and a 0.977 WHIP. He tied Ian Kennedy with 21 wins.
Sandy Koufax' Disastrous Last StartFew individuals knew it at the time, but on Oct. 6, 1966, Sandy Koufax started the final game of his career. It was a disaster.- Sandy Koufax is the Best Pitcher I've Ever Seen: Hall of Fame Manager Leo DurocherChicago Cubs' manager Leo Durocher, who had led the New York Giants to pennants in 1951 and 1954, came right to the point. "Koufax is the best pitcher I've ever seen."
My Husband and Hall-of-Famer Sandy KoufaxIn the mid-60s the Los Angeles Dodgers were playing baseball against the Atlanta Braves, in Atlanta. My husband was 14 years old at the time and caught a foul ball that Hall-of-Famer Sandy Koufax pitched - only to lose it just a few days later.- Bonus Baby Sandy KoufaxUnder the bonus player rule, Koufax had to be with Brooklyn for two years before the could be sent to the minors. Koufax received $20,000 to sign.
- Sandy Koufax & Don Drysdale's Bid for Baseball's 1st Million-Dollar ContractAn article about Sandy Koufax & Don Drysdale's Spring 1966 hold-out
Sandy Koufax: First Six Years Vs. Second Six YearsA look at the career of Dodger's baseball player Sandy Koufax.- Why Sandy Koufax Ranks with the Greatest PitchersSandy Koufax was referred to as "probably the greatest pitcher of modern times" by a number of baseball writers as well as by many opponents.
- Don Mattingly's & Sandy Koufax' Best SeasonsKoufax's best years came at the END of his career. Mattingly's came at the beginning. What if that had been reversed?
- Sandy Koufax and Don Drysdale in 1965Many teams have had two pitchers who produced great seasons together, but few could compare to Koufax and Drysdale in 1965.
Is Sandy Koufax One of the Most Dominant Pitchers Ever?The name Sandy Koufax conjures up images of greatness due to his peak in the 1960s. Here I try to place his tremendous statistics in the context of his time and see if we need to re-think his place in baseball history.- Baseball Legend Sandy Koufax and the Greatest Game Ever PitchedSandy Koufax was perhaps the best pitcher to ever live, but on a night in 1965, it took a journeyman hurler from the Cubs to help him achieve even greater fame.
- Bob Gibson, Sandy Koufax, Mickey Mantle and Willie Mays Didn't Rely on Luck"Bob Gibson is the luckiest pitcher in baseball. He is always pitching when the other team doesn't score any runs." - Tim McCarver
- A Profile of Jim Kaat's Baseball CareerA recap of Jim Kaat's 25 year pitching career with the Senators, Twins,White Sox, Phillies, Yankees and Cardinals
- Vin Scully: Baseball's Crown JewelVin Scully began his broadcasting career in 1950 working for the then Brooklyn Dodgers. His length of service has placed him behind the mike at many of baseball's finest moments.
- 12 Best Athletes in Football, Baseball and BasketballIn this article, I choose the 12 best athletes from MLB, NFL, and NBA history who could have successfully played all 3 sports. The team includes Sandy Koufax, Magic Johnson, and Michael Jordan.
- Simulation Baseball: WhatIfSports.com Offers a Battle of the All-Time GreatsDid you ever wonder how Babe Ruth would fare facing the likes of Roger Clemens or Sandy Koufax? What about Barry Bonds against Cy Young? With simulation baseball you can do just that.
The Internet's Most Entertaining Baseball WebsitesThere are hundreds, if not thousands, of baseball websites that keep you informed about the game, or help you find statistics. But where should you turn when you want to have some fun?- Sister Sandy KoufaxA nun with an amazing ability to throw chalkboard erasers makes a parochial school kid's life a living hell.