Sandy Koufax, a legendary left-handed pitcher for the Dodgers, retired at 30, despite his career-best season, due to chronic arthritis.
In 1966, Koufax enjoyed a phenomenal season: 27 wins, a 1.73 ERA, and set to retire as a three-time Cy Young Award winner.
Koufax's retirement shocked the baseball community, coming just 17 days after he became the first three-time Cy Young Award winner.
Inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame in 1972, Koufax remained close to the Dodgers, later serving as a special advisor.
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