Sanford Koufax (/ ˈkoʊfæks /; né Braun; born December 30, 1935), nicknamed " the Left Arm of God ", is an American former baseball pitcher who played 12 seasons in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the Brooklyn / Los Angeles Dodgers from 1955 to 1966.

Dec 30, 2010 · Check out the latest Stats, Height, Weight, Position, Rookie Status & More of Sandy Koufax. Get info about his position, age, height, weight, draft status, bats, throws, school and more on Baseball-reference.com.

Jun 14, 2005 · I was eager to know what memories he had of the 1959 World Series against the White Sox, and here is what Sandy Koufax said:“I remember the 1-0 loss rather vividly.

Nov 25, 2024 · Sandy Koufax’s devastating mix of fastballs and curveballs fooled San Francisco Giants batters at a furious pace on August 31, 1959. Koufax, a talented but erratic left-hander for the Los Angeles Dodgers, broke the National League single-game strikeout record by one and tied the major-league mark.

Nov 29, 2024 · Koufax pitched in Game Two and the Dodgers lost again, 5-1. But they won the Series in seven games, with Koufax throwing a four-hit shutout in Game Five and a three-hit shutout in Game Seven. The following year, Koufax again sat on Yom Kippur in a game against the Cubs … as did Holtzman, Chicago’s scheduled starter.

Dec 2, 2024 · Koufax’s last no-hitter, a perfect game against the Chicago Cubs on September 9, 1965, remains the only one in Dodgers history. Gibson and Marichal each had one no-hitter in their careers. Gibson threw the first no-hitter at Pittsburgh’s Three Rivers Stadium, against the Pirates on August 14, 1971.

Dec 24, 2024 · Sandy Koufax is remembered as one of the greatest pitchers in Major League Baseball (MLB) history. He retired in 1966 after an impressive career that spanned 12 seasons with the Brooklyn and Los Angeles Dodgers. Koufax’s skills on the mound earned him the nickname “the Left Arm of God,” and he became a defining figure in baseball during the 1960s.

Dec 2, 2024 · On September 9, 1965, Koufax threw a perfect game against Bob Hendley and the Chicago Cubs. The game, played in 103 minutes, was remarkable and set several records among them the fewest hits for both teams (1) and fewest baserunners (3).

His blazing fastball, combined with an incredible overhand curveball, made him one of the most feared hurlers ever. Koufax threw no-hitters in each season from 1962-65, capping it with a 1-0 perfect game on September 9, 1965 against the Chicago Cubs at Dodger Stadium.

Jan 12, 2025 · Sandy Koufax, often hailed as one of the greatest left-handed pitchers in baseball history, achieved remarkable feats during his illustrious career with the Brooklyn Dodgers. From 1962 to 1966, Koufax dominated the mound, accumulating an impressive record of 111 wins against only 34 losses.