Sandy Koufax, at 36 years old, made history on January 19, 1972, being the youngest player inducted into the Hall of Fame, after an extraordinary career with the Dodgers.
During his dominant stretch from 1961 to 1966, Koufax achieved an impressive 129-47 record, solidifying his place in history with 1,713 strikeouts and an astounding 2.19 ERA.
Despite early struggles and chronic arthritis that prompted his retirement at 30, Koufax's 1966 final season was monumental, with a career-best 1.73 ERA, 27 complete games, and 317 strikeouts.
Koufax's legacy continues to be honored, notably with a statue alongside Jackie Robinson at Dodger Stadium, recognizing his historical impact on baseball and the Dodgers.
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