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Author: Geraldine Giordano
Age Level: 09-12
Considered one of the best pitchers in baseball history, Koufax threw the ball so fast and hard that batters watched themselves strike out against him. Studying his moves and pitches made no difference; Koufax could beat the best batter at the plate.
Because Koufax played in the majors before he was really ready, he struggled to perfect his skills. For many years, he battled to control the ball. Later, Koufax, who came from a traditional Jewish family, had to overcome public scrutiny because of his religious beliefs. |  |
| Koufax |
Author: Edward Gruver
April 2000 · Hardcover
288 Pages
Hall of Famer Sandy Koufax may have had the best consecutive years of any pitcher ever from 1961 through 1966, winning 149 games while losing just forty-seven with a miniscule earned run average and more than one strikeout per inning. He retired at age thirty because of severe arthritis in his pitching arm.
This book chronicles his turbulent life and focuses on the reverential mystique that envelops the Los Angeles Dodgers even to this day.
Koufax includes extensive interviews with childhood friends; Dodger teammates, opponents, and front office personnel; and sports journalists who covered his career. Koufax will re-acquaint fans with a legendary player from their youth and introduce a new generation to one of baseball's greatest pitchers. | | |
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