Sanford "Sandy" Koufax

In June 1959, Koufax set the record for a night game with 16 strikeouts. On August 31, 1959, he surpassed his career high with 18 strikeouts, setting the NL record and tying Bob Feller's major league record for strikeouts in one game. Born: December 30, 1935 (1935-12-30) Brooklyn, New York Batted: Right Threw: Left MLB debut June 24, 1955 for the Brooklyn Dodgers. Last MLB appearance October 2, 1966 for the Los Angeles Dodgers.

Description: Publicity still photograph. Source: N.Y. Public Library Picture Collection. Date: circa 1965. Author: publicity still

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Career statistics

Win–Loss record 165–87
Earned run average 2.76
Strikeouts 2,396

Career highlights and awards

* 7× All-Star selection (1961, 1961², 1962, 1963, 1964, 1965, 1966)
* 4× World Series champion (1955, 1959, 1963, 1965)
* 3× Cy Young Award winner (1963, 1965, 1966)
* 1963 NL MVP
* 2× World Series MVP (1963, 1965)
* 4× NL TSN Pitcher of the Year (1963, 1964, 1965, 1966)
* 2× Babe Ruth Award (1963, 1965)
* 3× Triple Crown winner (1963, 1965, 1966)
* 1966 Hutch Award
* Pitched four no-hitters
* Pitched a perfect game on September 9, 1965
* Los Angeles Dodgers #32 retired
* Major League Baseball All-Century Team

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