This Day In Dodgers History: Sandy Koufax Throws First No-Hitter; Pedro Guerrero Ties MLB Record For Home Runs In Single Month
On June 30, 1962, Los Angeles Dodgers legendary left-hander Sandy Koufax threw the first no-hitter of his career. Koufax issued five walks and finished with 13 strikeouts against the New York Mets in the 5-0 victory at Dodger Stadium. The…
This Day In Dodgers History: Sandy Koufax Makes MLB Debut
The start of what turned into a legendary career began on June 24, 1955, when Sandy Koufax made his MLB debut with the Los Angeles Dodgers. He'd signed with the organization for $14,000 the December prior. Koufax was added to…
This Day In Dodgers History: Sandy Koufax Part Of 2 Record-Setting Games; Tom Lovett Throws First No-Hitter In Franchise History
This day in Los Angeles Dodgers history saw Sandy Koufax set a strikeout record and star in a road game at the Astrodome, plus the organization's first no-hitter. On June 22, 1959, Koufax took the mound at the L.A. Memorial…
This Day In Dodgers History: Sandy Koufax Added To Roster & Tommy Lasorda Optioned; Don Drysdale Breaks Scoreless Innings Record
On June 8, 1955, the Brooklyn Dodgers optioned rookie left-handed pitcher Tommy Lasorda to Montreal to make room for another southpaw, one Sandy Koufax, to be called up for the first time. Lasorda spent parts of two seasons pitching for…
This Day In Dodgers History: Roy Campanella, Sandy Koufax And Jackie Robinson Jersey Numbers Retired
On June 4, 1972, the Los Angeles Dodgers retired the numbers of Roy Campanella (39), Sandy Koufax (32) and Jackie Robinson (42) in a pregame ceremony at Dodger Stadium. Robinson's iconic jersey number is also retired throughout Major League Baseball.…
This Day In Dodgers History: Sandy Koufax Throws No-Hitter; Walter O’Malley Committed To LA & Hideo Nomo Trade
On June 4, 1964, Los Angeles Dodgers Hall-of-Fame left-hander Sandy Koufax tossed his third of four career no-hitters. This one, against the Philadelphia Phillies at Connie Mack Stadium. Koufax was dominant early on, striking out Johnny Callison and Dick Allen…
This Day In Dodgers History: Shawn Green Hits 4 Home Runs Against Brewers
On May 23, 2002, the Los Angeles Dodgers clashed with the Milwaukee Brewers, with Shawn Green putting together one of the most prolific offensive games in MLB history. Green smashed four home runs en route to going 6-for-6, good for…
This Day In Dodgers History: Sandy Koufax Throws No-Hitter Against Giants
On May 11, 1963, Sandy Koufax tossed his second of four no-hitters in his Los Angeles Dodgers career. His performance helped lead the Dodgers to an 8-0 win over the division-rival San Francisco Giants. Koufax struck out four and walked…
This Day In Dodgers History: Sandy Koufax Ties MLB Record With 18 Strikeouts
On April 24, 1962, Hall-of-Famer and Los Angeles Dodgers legend Sandy Koufax set a Major League record with...
This Day In Dodgers History: Last Spring Training Game At Dodgertown
On March 17, 2008, the Los Angeles Dodgers played the Houston Astros in their final game at Holman Stadium. The Dodgers said goodbye to Dodgertown in Vero Beach, Fla., which served as their Spring Training home for 61 years. The…
This Day In Dodgers History: Don Drysdale & Sandy Koufax Begin Spring Training Holdout
On Feb. 28, 1966, Los Angeles Dodgers icons Don Drysdale and Sandy Koufax did not report for the start of Spring Training and with that began a double holdout that lasted 32 days. It was a time in MLB history…
This Day In Dodgers History: Sandy Koufax Becomes Youngest Player Elected To Baseball Hall Of Fame
On January 19, 1972, former Los Angeles Dodgers left-handed pitcher Sandy Koufax was voted into the Baseball Hall of Fame. At 36 years and 20 days old, Koufax became the youngest player to ever be inducted. The famed southpaw finished…
