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Dodger Blue > Dodgers History > This Day In Dodgers History: Sandy Koufax Makes MLB Debut
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This Day In Dodgers History: Sandy Koufax Makes MLB Debut

Matthew Moreno
June 24, 2024
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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 the Dodgers’ active roster at the expense of Tommy Lasorda, who was optioned to Triple-A Montreal. A fringe pitcher, Lasorda went on to become a Hall-of-Fame manager for the Dodgers.

As for Koufax, his tenure with the team during the 1955 season was comprised primarily of relief appearances. Such was the case for his first game, when the famed lefty entered out of the bullpen against the Milwaukee Braves.

Koufax allowed one hit, issued a walk and collected two strikeouts over two scoreless innings. He made a second relief appearance before receiving his first start.

Overall in 1955, Koufax went 2-2 with a 3.02 ERA, 3.64 FIP and 1.46 WHIP in 12 games (five starts). He tossed two complete-game shutouts but regularly struggled with command, finishing with 30 strikeouts to 28 walks in 41.2 innings.

Koufax went on to win three Cy Young Awards, an MVP, earn seven All-Star Game selections, win five ERA titles, throw one perfect game and four no-hitters, and win four World Series with the Dodgers.

Koufax also became the first three-time Cy Young Award winner (1963, 1965 and 1966) in MLB history. He was inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame in 1972, becoming the youngest player ever elected.

The legendary left-hander has maintained ties to the organization, both in an official capacity and informally. Koufax has joined the club in Spring Training, offered advice to pitchers throughout a given season, and annually attended multiple games at Dodger Stadium.

Dodgers celebrate Koufax

The 2022 season saw the Dodgers honor Koufax by unveiling a statue in the center field plaza at Dodger Stadium. Koufax is immortalized next to Jackie Robinson, an honor the left-hander said he could never have fathomed.

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ByMatthew Moreno
Matthew Moreno is a journalist from Whittier, Calif., who is a credentialed reporter and is currently the Executive Editor of DodgerBlue.com and LakersNation.com. In addition to covering Los Angeles Dodgers and Los Angels Lakers, Matthew has a strong passion for keeping up to date with the sneakerhead culture. It began with Michael Jordan and Air Jordan shoes, and has carried over to Kobe Bryant's signature line with Nike. Matthew previously was the lead editor and digital strategist at Dodgers Nation, and the co-editor and lead writer at Reign of Troy, where he covered USC Trojans Football. Matthew graduated from California State Long Beach University with a major in journalism and minor in communications. Contact: matt@mediumlargela.com
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