Koufax was a two-time World Series MVP with the Dodgers. Im old enough to remember sitting in Mrs. Sorbys fourth grade class, in 1963, listening to Mel Allen of the New York Yankees, and Vin Scully of the Los Angeles Dodgers, taking turns to call the game. Sanford Koufax (/kofks/; born Sanford Braun; December 30, 1935) is an American former left-handed pitcher in Major League Baseball (MLB) who played his entire career for the Brooklyn/Los Angeles Dodgers from 1955 to 1966. Both players were represented by an entertainment lawyer, J. William Hayes, which was unusual in an era when players were not even represented by agents. Somehow, the 1959 season came as a whiff of fresh air, with Sandy surpassing his career-high score, with 18 strikeouts in a single match on August 31 that year. Being born on December 30 1935, Sandy Koufax is 87 years old as of today's date 27th February 2023. He also won the Triple Crown honor thrice, which further cemented his place as one of the greatest pitchers in the history of the game. He was 30 years old when he retired. Ive now watched every summer Olympics documentary since 1936. Coach them, encourage them. She discusses what the experience may tell us about Jewish obligation, history and dignity. [50] He pitched six innings in four All-Star games,[100] including being the starting pitcher for three innings in the 1966 All-Star Game. Despite the blazing speed of his fastball, Koufax continued to struggle with his control. However, he decided to continue with the game for another season. Koufaxs seasonal W-L record during that period was 25-5, 19-5, 26-8, and 27-9. Ive watched Roger Bannister break the four-minute mile at the Iffley Road track, Oxford, England, on May 6th, 1954. This new Koufax led the National League in strikeouts (269 in 1961), and his walks and earned-run average began to shrink. We know who we are, Passan said. His mother was remarried when he was nine, to Irving Koufax. They were married until 9th December 1998 when they got divorced. The lefty won three Cy Young Awards, threw four no-hitters and was 165-87 in a 12-year career with Brooklyn and Los Angeles. Despite the constant pain in his pitching elbow, he pitched a major league-leading 335+23 innings and led the Dodgers to another pennant. Click the link in that email to complete registration so you can comment. He had a single-season record for 382 strikeouts in a year. [101], Koufax was the first pitcher to win multiple Cy Young Awards, an especially impressive feat because it was during the era when only one was given out for both major leagues. The way that he represented himself, the way he honored Judaism, and, when it was an incredibly difficult thing, stuck by what mattered to him, I think thats applicable across religions, across cultures, across backgrounds, Passan said. By registering you agree to the terms and conditions. His no-hitter, along with a 42 record, 73 strikeouts and a 1.23 ERA, earned him the Player of the Month Award for June. He achieved nationwide fame in 1963, when he scored 15 strikeouts in a single inning. Well, Sandy Koufax's age is 87 years old as of today's date 26th February 2023 having been born on 30 December 1935. Koufax, known for his on-the-field dominance and his refusal to pitch on Yom Kippur during the 1965 World Series, walked away from baseball at only 30 years old because of injury. Despite his comparatively short career, his 2,396 career strikeouts ranked seventh in major league history, trailing only Warren Spahn (2,583) among left-handers; his 40 shutouts were tied for ninth in modern NL history. His primary source of income is his work as a baseball pitcher. With an overworked pitching staff there was no one else, as Drysdale and Johnny Podres had pitched the prior two days. Koufax jammed his pitching arm in August while diving back to second base to beat a pick-off throw. Whoosh! This was in the year 1955. Unlock their magic. [26], Because Koufax's signing bonus was greater than $4,000 ($40,000 today), he was known as a bonus baby. This aided in his devastating curveball and may have increased his velocity, but reduced the lateral movement on his pitches, especially movement away from left-handed hitters. They rejoined the team in the last week of spring training. Eddie Mathews bunted, and Koufax threw the ball into center field. [71], On June 4, playing at Connie Mack Stadium against the Philadelphia Phillies, Koufax walked Richie Allen on a very close full-count pitch in the fourth inning. Has significantly contributed to the preservation of land and nature in his adopted hometown of Roxbury, Connecticut. "[45] During spring training, Dodger scout Kenny Myers discovered a hitch in Koufax's windup, where he would rear back so far he would lose sight of the target. [30] He did not start again for almost two months, but on August 27, Koufax threw a two-hit, 70 complete game shutout against the Cincinnati Reds for his first major league win. [43], In early 1960, Koufax asked Dodgers general manager Buzzie Bavasi to trade him because he was not getting enough playing time. Koufax's pitching prowess aside, Passan praised the principled stance the former Dodger took all those years ago. [112] His third wife is Jane Dee Purucker Clarke, a college sorority sister of First Lady Laura Bush. [50] In the first game he faced only one batter, giving up a hit to Al Kaline in the ninth inning. Meanwhile, the Dodgers waged a public relations battle against them. But as the journalism we do is costly, we invite readers for whom The Times of Israel has become important to help support our work by joining The Times of Israel Community. This marriage too ended in a divorce. Born Sanford Braun on 30th December, 1935 in Brooklyn, New York City, New York, United States, he is famous for Three-time Cy Young Award winner. He was one of the few players in the history of the game to have announced an early retirement at such a young age. This is a BETA experience. After the 1966 season, the arthritis in his left elbow intensified, and he bid his final farewell to the game. The left-handed pitcher played for Brooklyn/Los Angeles Dodgers. [120] He was also named that year as one of the 30 players on the Major League Baseball All-Century Team. Born and raised in Brooklyn, New York, Sandy was an All-Star for six seasons and was declared the Most Valuable Player (MVP) in the 1963 season. Koufax was sold, and on Oct. 4, 1971, Sanford and Anne Koufax of Los Angeles, as they signed the deed, took out a 15-year, $15,000 mortgage from Penobscot Savings Bank and bought what was known as . He is an actor, known for 77 Sunset Strip (1958), Shotgun Slade (1959) and Michael Shayne (1960). Ruttman, "Sandy Koufax: Pitcher Nonpareil and Perfect Gentleman". They were married from 1969 until their divorce in 1982. 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[33], The year 1956 was not very different from 1955 for Koufax. Koufax retired after the 1966 season at age thirty. Please try again or choose an option below. [119], In 1999, The Sporting News placed Koufax at number 26 on its list of "Baseball's 100 Greatest Players". During welcome remarks in a reminiscence of Koufax's decision not to play on the Jewish holy day of Yom Kippur, President Barack Obama said that the two had "something in common." "Either he throws the fastest ball I've ever seen, or I'm going blind," said Hall of Famer Richie Ashburn. For as little as $6 a month you can help support our quality journalism while enjoying The Times of Israel AD-FREE, as well as accessing exclusive content available only to Times of Israel Community members. He was introduced as a left-handed catcher and then moved to base. Sandy Koufax is a 87 year old American Baseballer. Johnny Logan, the first batter Koufax faced, hit a bloop single. The game also set a record for the fewest hits ever in a major league contest,[79][80] thanks to a one-hitter thrown by the opposing pitcher, Bob Hendley of the Cubs, who only allowed only two batters to reach base. Koufax played his entire MLB career with the Dodgers. He is also notable for being one of the outstanding Jewish athletes in U.S. sports; Koufax's decision not to pitch Game 1 of the 1965 World Series because it fell on the Jewish holiday Yom Kippur garnered national attention as a conflict between religious calling and society, and remains a notable event in U.S. Jewish history. That brief run . His decision garnered national headlines, raising the conflict between professional pressures and personal religious beliefs to front-page news. Branch Rickey, then the general manager of the Pirates, told his scout Clyde Sukeforth that Koufax had the "greatest arm [he had] ever seen". His performance did not match his full potential. Returning to Chicago, the Dodgers won Game 6 and the Series. I was in awe the whole time, Passan said in a phone interview from Arizona, where hes covering spring training. Drysdale's wife Ginger suggested that they negotiate together to get what they wanted. If you feel passionate about who you are, and something is important to you, even when its uncomfortable, you should stand by it. [32] During the fall, he enrolled in the Columbia University School of General Studies, which offered night classes in architecture. He managed to pitch and win two more games. Sandy Koufax, byname of Sanford Koufax, original name Sanford Braun, (born Dec. 30, 1935, Brooklyn, N.Y., U.S.), American professional baseball player who, despite his early retirement due to arthritis, was ranked among the sport's greatest pitchers. [108] Late in his career, his tendency to tip pitches became even more pronounced. Laurie recognized that Koufax might be able to pitch, and recruited the 17-year-old to pitch for the Coney Island Sports League's Parkviews. Koufax finally was able to pitch again in September, when the team was locked in a tight pennant race with the Giants. 2023 The Times of Israel , All Rights Reserved, Jeff Passan on the set of 'Baseball Tonight' during the 2021 AL Wild Card game at Fenway Park. Nobe Kawano, the clubhouse supervisor, retrieved the equipment in case Koufax returned to play the following year. But oftentimes, when his elbow was sore, which was oftentimes, Koufax threw only his hopped-up fastball. 7 According to an Associated Press clipping in Koufax's Hall of Fame player file, "Braun Real name of Sandy Koufax," Jack Braun was a 6-footer with features that resembled his son's. Braun was part-owner of a business that distributed records. After two decades of reporting, can anything make him nervous? [122] He was the final player chosen in the inaugural Israel Baseball League draft in April 2007, picked, at 71 years old, by the Modi'in Miracle. On July 20 he hit the second and last home run of his career, coincidentally again in Milwaukee, a three-run shot to propel the team to a 5-4 win; it was his only game with three runs batted in. "His selection is a tribute to the esteem with which he is held by everyone associated with this league", said former New York Met Art Shamsky, who managed the Miracle. In March, after spring training was cancelled, my wife and I . With Dodgers manager Walter Alston and scouting director Fresco Thompson watching, Campanis assumed the hitter's stance while Koufax started throwing. [105] His four-seam fastball gave batters the impression of rising as it approached them, due to backspin. He played only 12 games in total and struck out 30 players of the opponents. [107] He also occasionally threw a changeup and a forkball. Koufax then tied the knott Jane Purucker, who was at one point of her life, the sorority sister of former First Lady, Laura Bush. On August 31 against the Giants, he set the NL single-game record and tied Bob Feller's modern major league record of 18,[42] also scoring on Wally Moon's walk-off home run for a 5-2 win. Thats exactly what he did. For every act of hatred and violence, we should add dozens of acts of kindness and charity, A year into the Russian invasion of Ukraine, What Matters Now to Ksenia Svetlova, What Matters Now to Prof. Suzie Navot: Guarding against a Frankenstate, What Matters Now to MK Simcha Rothman: The people should appoint the judges, US says it expects Israel to prosecute settlers involved in Huwara rampage, Dr. Susan Weiss: Five areas in which the override clause should terrify women, Rabbi Noa Sattath: We NGOs called enemies of the state will defend our rights, Adv. In the first inning of that game he struck out all three batters on nine total pitches to become the sixth recorded National League pitcher and the 11th recorded pitcher in major league history to accomplish an immaculate inning. Kimberly Francis became Sandy Koufax's wife after they dated for 2 years after getting together in 1983. Its a team thats often based around your religion or the religion in your family, and I think that makes it a unique group of players who may not have that same connection or that same feel to Israel, but they have that shared experience of being Jewish and knowing what that entails.. He was 36 years old at the time of his inclusion. Koufax married Anne Widmark, the daughter of actor Richard Widmark, in 1969; they divorced in 1982. [2][66][84], Before the 1966 season began, Koufax and Drysdale met separately with general manager Buzzie Bavasi to negotiate their contracts for the upcoming year. (Courtesy of Passan via JTA). Sandy was told that he would be playing in no less than seven innings. Koufax is famously private, and securing a rare interview wasnt easy Passan enlisted fellow Jewish writer Jane Leavy, Koufaxs biographer, who put in a good word for him. He resigned in 1990, saying he was not earning his keep, but most observers blamed it on his uneasy relationship with manager Tommy Lasorda. Koufax ended up getting $125,000 and Drysdale $110,000 (equivalent to $0.92million in 2021). 'As Jews we gravitate to things with history, like baseball', Were really pleased that youve read, Please use the following structure: example@domain.com, Send me The Times of Israel Daily Edition. I regret that I didnt include Sandy Koufaxs miraculous late blooming in my book, Late Bloomers. Sandy Koufax and his wife, Jane Purucker Clarke, are currently residing in their Florida home. According to Celebrity Net Worth, Sandy Koufax is an American who used to play professional baseball and has a $10 million net worth. A numbness developed in the index finger on his left hand, and the finger became cold and white. On this Wikipedia the language links are at the top of the page across from the article title. They didnt have any children, and divorced in 1982. He ended up with a third pitcher's Triple Crown, pitching 323 innings, posting a 279 record, and recording a 1.73 ERA. Robinson saw that Koufax was talented and had flashes of brilliance, and objected to him being benched for weeks at a time. But in fact, Koufax didnt bloom into the player he became until halfway through his career. If you are growing up and you want to be a rabbi, thats wonderful. Koufax was an immediate beneficiary of the change, lowering his ERA at home from 4.29 to 1.75. Koufax also won the Hickok Belt a second time, the first time anyone had won the belt more than once. [34] He saw little work, pitching only 58+23 innings with a 4.91 ERA, 29 walks and 30 strikeouts. Passan has some theories. For as little as $6/month, you will: Were really pleased that youve read X Times of Israel articles in the past month. The reason for their divorce is unknown. The new park had a large foul territory and a comparatively poor hitting background. Advertisement Sandy Koufax, pitcher of Los Angeles Dodgers on March 18, 1964 at . [27] Koufax made his major league debut on June 24, 1955, against the Milwaukee Braves, with the Dodgers trailing 71 in the fifth inning. After winning the second game of the series, the Dodgers blew a 42 lead in the ninth inning of the deciding third game, losing the pennant. In April 1966, Kerlan told Koufax it was time to retire and that his arm could not take another season. Sandy Koufax is one of the best pitchers in Major League Baseball (MLB). Sherry, a backup catcher with the Dodgers, was his roommate. Jane Dee Purucker Clarke born in 1949, was previously married to John Clem Clarke, an artist, and father of her son Trillion Clarke, 35. Nearly 300 pitchers in AL/NL history have started more games than Koufax. [16][17] Bill Zinser, a scout for the Brooklyn Dodgers, sent the Dodgers front office a glowing report that apparently was filed and forgotten. Its something that can be passed on from fathers and mothers to sons and daughters, he said. In 1958, he began 73, but sprained his ankle in a collision at first base, finishing the season at 1111 and leading the NL in wild pitches. Family (1) Spouse Kimberly Francis (1985 - 9 December 1998) (divorced) You may opt-out by, 15 Tech Industry Hot Takes That Might Actually Be Bad Advice, The Evolution Of The Intelligent Electric Vehicle Supply Chain. Despite winning three of his next five with a 2.90 ERA, Koufax did not get another start for 45 days. They were married for 13 years. Koufax won the Cy Young Award in 1963, 1965 and 1966 by unanimous votes, winning the Triple Crown[2][3][4][5] and leading the Dodgers to a pennant each year; he was the first three-time winner of the award, and the only pitcher to do so when a single award was given instead of one for each league. To make matters worse for him, he was plagued with injuries throughout the next few seasons. If youre growing up and you want to get into media, that avenue is there for you. While watching the Burns baseball documentary, I was reminded of the short and spectacular career of Brooklyn/Los Angeles Dodger pitcher, Sandy Koufax, the greatest left-hander in history. Some experts stated that since the Dodgers had mostly benched him, Sandy was perhaps affected by it and thus, experienced bouts of low self-confidence. While a columnist for Yahoo! And you still couldn't hit it. Do you rely on The Times of Israel for accurate and insightful news on Israel and the Jewish world? He held batters to 5.79 hits per nine innings, and allowed the fewest baserunners per nine innings in any season ever: 7.83, breaking his own record (set two years earlier) of 7.96. His zodiac sign is Capricorn. Koufax carried a perfect game into the eighth inning against the powerful Giants lineup, including Mays and fellow future Hall of Famers Willie McCovey and Orlando Cepeda. He was Mr. Koufax, Passan told the Jewish Telegraphic Agency about the pitcher he once wrote a paper about for Hebrew school. Sherry, a catcher, played just five years in the majors, hitting .215 with 18 home runs and 69 runs batted in . When Koufax was nine, his mother married a lawyer named Irving Koufax. [115], Koufax was elected to the Baseball Hall of Fame in his first year of eligibility, 1972, just weeks after his 36th birthday. Teammate Ed Palmquist missed the flight, so Koufax was told he would need to pitch at least seven innings. Willie Mays said, "I knew every pitch he was going to throw fastball, breaking ball or whatever. [35], To prepare for the 1957 season, the Dodgers sent Koufax to Puerto Rico to play winter ball. [82], Koufax declined to pitch Game 1 of the 1965 World Series in order to observe the Jewish religious holiday of Yom Kippur. His second marriage, to personal trainer Kimberly Francis, lasted from 1985 to 1998. Sandy Koufax, the greatest left-handed pitcher in major league baseball history, was a bust the first half of his pro career. He had not yet completed a full inning in a game, and had pitched only in 58.7 innings, which had him scoring 30 strikeouts and 29 walks. I can't pitch. The 1965 season brought more obstacles for Koufax. Passan, 42, grew up in a Conservative Jewish household, attending Hebrew school three times a week. [14], Koufax attended the University of Cincinnati and was a walk-on on the freshman basketball team, a complete unknown to assistant coach Ed Jucker. But Koufax played for the Los. They were married for 13 years but had no children together. [51], In 1962, the Dodgers moved from the Los Angeles Coliseum, which had a 250-foot (75m) left-field line an enormous disadvantage to lefthanded pitchers to pitcher-friendly Dodger Stadium. Baseball being so big in the emergence of sporting culture in the United States, theres a gravitas to that, theres an import to that, that I think Jews really are attracted to.. After the last game of the season, he threw his gloves and spikes into the trash. Sandy Koufax Age Koufax is 84 years of age as of 2020, he was born on December 30, 1935, in Brooklyn, New York, United States. "[126][127] Obama directly acknowledged the high esteem in which Koufax is held: "This is a pretty distinguished group," he said of the invited guests, which included members of the House and Senate, two justices of the Supreme Court, Olympic athletes, entrepreneurs, rabbinical scholars, "and Sandy Koufax." Thats what has worked in the past. Facing the Yankees in the 1963 World Series, Koufax beat Whitey Ford 52 in Game 1 and struck out the first five batters and 15 overall, breaking Carl Erskine's decade-old record of 14 (a record that would fall to Gibson's 17 in the 1968 World Series opener). He remains, over half a century later, on the very short list of pitchers who retired with more career strikeouts than innings pitched. [89] [128] Regardless, his decision to not pitch on Yom Kippur in 1965 was highly significant for Jewish-Americans. Before tenth grade, Koufax's family moved back to the Bensonhurst section of Brooklyn. So now we have a request. He celebrates his birthday on 30th Dec every year and his birth sign is Capricorn. Passan said he and his family celebrate Hanukkah hes a big fan of latkes and he fasts on Yom Kippur. [118] In 2022, a statue of Koufax was unveiled at Dodger Stadium. But they lack the one thing that could mean everything. After the final out of Game 7, Koufax drove to Columbia to attend class. Find your Sandy Koufax. The Dodgers fought back in Games 3 and 4, with wins by Claude Osteen and Drysdale. Passan said he also feels that camaraderie with Jewish players especially those who play for Team Israel during the World Baseball Classic, which is coming up next month. [29] He lasted only .mw-parser-output .frac{white-space:nowrap}.mw-parser-output .frac .num,.mw-parser-output .frac .den{font-size:80%;line-height:0;vertical-align:super}.mw-parser-output .frac .den{vertical-align:sub}.mw-parser-output .sr-only{border:0;clip:rect(0,0,0,0);height:1px;margin:-1px;overflow:hidden;padding:0;position:absolute;width:1px}4+23 innings, giving up eight walks. He was the first pitcher in history to average more than one strikeout per inning, and the first to allow fewer than seven hits per nine innings pitched. He was raised in Borough Park, in a Jewish family. 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