Back in Time: November 18
Sandy Koufax
1966
Sandy Koufax announces his retirement, due to arthritic left elbow. The Hall of Famer leaves the game with a career record of 165--87 with a 2.76 ERA.
Related Links
- SI Vault: Sandy Koufax SI Cover Collection
- SI Vault: Sandy Koufax overcame bigotry and constant, searing pain to become the greatest pitcher of his time, but his finest moment came on the day he refused to take the mound in the World Series. (9.9.02)
- SI Vault: Because of a gossip-page blurb, Sandy Koufax stays clear of Dodgertown. (3.3.03)
