"Sandy Koufax went from dreaming of playing in the NBA to pitching perfect games for the Los Angeles Dodgers. Learn how the left-handed Koufax honed his throwing arm, brought the Dodgers a World Series, and more"--.
Presents a picture book biography of pitcher Sandy Koufax, examining his career with the Brooklyn Dodgers, his relationship with his teammates, the discrimination he faced as a Jewish player, and his determination to succeed.
Details the record-setting pitching performances that earned Sandy Koufax a place in the National Baseball Hall of Fame and the right to be classified as a baseball immortal.
Profiles the youngest man inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame who, while playing for his hometown team, the Brooklyn Dodgers, began as wild and uncoordinated but became one of the best pitchers of all time.
Chronicles the life and career of professional baseball player Sandy Koufax, focusing on the impact his career had on the history of America's favorite pasttime.
Tells the life story of pitcher Sandy Koufax, describing his childhood in Brooklyn, his start in baseball, his career with the Dodgers in Brooklyn and Los Angeles, and his early retirement due to injury.
