This lot is closed. Bidding ended on 3/8/2012.
Sandy Koufax was the most dominating pitcher of his generation. His career peaked with a 6-year run like no other in the history of the game, from 1961-1966, a period of time that included 6 straight All-Star appearances, 3 Cy Young Awards, and a NL MVP Award in 1963. From 1963-1966, he won 97 games and lost only 27. A 4-Time World Series Champion, and 2-Time World Series MVP, Koufax played his entire career for the Dodgers organization, first in Brooklyn, and then in Los Angeles. He threw 4 No-Hitters, and one perfect game, and made national headlines for his controversial decision to not pitch during Game 1 of the 1965 World Series - the game fell on Yom Kippur, the most holy day in the Jewish religion. His career was cut short due to a bout with arthritis at the age of 30. As a result, he became the youngest player to ever be elected to Baseballs Hall of Fame in 1972, at age 36. Koufax has hand signed this baseball and added the inscription "3 Cy Youngs." A Steiner Sports Certificate of Authenticity included, and will also be photographed and registered within the On-Line Authentics database.