Description
This compelling biography traces the life and career of Sandy Koufax, from his early years and emergence with the Brooklyn and Los Angeles Dodgers to his extraordinary dominance on the mound. It explores the discipline, sacrifice, physical pain, and personal convictions behind one of baseball’s most celebrated pitchers, including the significance of his Jewish identity and his principled choices during a turbulent era. Drawing on extensive research and vivid storytelling, the book presents Koufax not only as a sporting phenomenon but also as a complex, private figure whose brief career left an enduring mark on American culture and the game of baseball.
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paperback
Harper Perennial
Published Sep 2, 2003
336 pages
ISBN: 9780060933296
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Details
First Published
2002
Language
eng
Content Warnings
Content and trigger warnings for Sandy Koufax: A Lefty's Legacy by Jane Leavy.