Sandy Koufax on the August 2, 1963 Life
cover. |
The 1963 World Series Most Valuable
Player Award went to Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher, Sandy Koufax,
who drove an Avanti. After Sandy Koufax tamed his blazing fastball,
he enjoyed a five-year stretch as perhaps the most dominating
pitcher in the game's history. He won 25 games three times,
captured five straight ERA titles, and set a new standard with
382 strikeouts in 1965. His fastball and devastating curve enabled
him to pitch no-hitters in four consecutive seasons, culminating
with a perfect game in 1965. Koufax made the cover of Life Magazine
on August 2, 1963 when the excitement over the Avanti was at
its pinnacle. The cover text reads: "Dodgers' Sandy Koufax.
The mostest pitcher - most wins, most shutouts, most strike-outs."
Primary Position: Pitcher Bats: R Throws: L Primary Uniform
#: 32. Played For: Brooklyn and Los Angeles Dodgers (1955-1966).
Primary Team: Los Angeles Dodgers Post-Season: 1959 World Series,
1963 World Series, 1965 World Series, 1966 World Series. |
Sandy Koufax on the cover of Sports Illustrated. |
