Sandy Koufax Trivia Quiz

This is a quiz about the best left hand pitcher in baseball history,Sandy Koufax.

A multiple-choice quiz by shamrock12. Estimated time: 3 mins.

Author
shamrock12

Time
3 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
370,774

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Average

Avg Score
7 / 10

Plays
198

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1. When was Sandy Koufax born? Hint

December 1, 1934

December 30,1935

April 30, 1936

September 29, 1935

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2. When was Sandy Koufax's major league debut with the then Brooklyn Dodgers? Hint

September 4, 1955

August 1, 1955

July 7, 1955

June 24, 1955

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3. When did Koufax record his first major league victory? Hint

September 3, 1955

August 27, 1955

August 1, 1955

July 8, 1955

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4. What was Koufax's lifetime regular season rcord? Hint

201-101

165-87

189-98

150-96

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5. During his career Koufax was always considered a strike out artist. How many career strike outs did Koufax have? Hint

2,396

2,727

3,034

2,188

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6. Did Sandy Koufax pitch a perfect game?

Yes

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7. How many Cy Young Awards did Koufax win? Hint

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8. Koufax wore number 32. Has this number been retired?

Yes

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9. Is Sandy Koufax in the Baseball Hall of Fame?

Yes

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10. Koufax retired in 1966 because of injuries. What specific injury brought his career to a halt? Hint

Pulled back muscles

Arthritis in his left elbow

Hip injury

Double vision

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. When was Sandy Koufax born?

Answer: December 30,1935

Sandy Koufax was born Sanford Braun. His mother and father divorced. When his mother remarried Koufax took the name of his stepfather.

2. When was Sandy Koufax's major league debut with the then Brooklyn Dodgers?

Answer: June 24, 1955

Sandy Koufax's first appearance was June 24, 1955. He pitched 2 complete innings allowed 1 hit, no runs and struck out 2 batters. The Dodgers were beaten by the Milwaukee Braves 8-2.

3. When did Koufax record his first major league victory?

Answer: August 27, 1955

Koufax pitched a complete game shutout and beat the Cincinnati Reds 7-0.

4. What was Koufax's lifetime regular season rcord?

Answer: 165-87

In an incredible run from 1963 to 1966 Koufax posted a won lost record of 97 wins and 27 losses.

5. During his career Koufax was always considered a strike out artist. How many career strike outs did Koufax have?

Answer: 2,396

Although Koufax only pitched 12 years in the majors his career strike out totals are impressive. He pitched a total of 2,324 innings and struck out 2,396 batters. In 1965 he struck out 382 batters in one season.

6. Did Sandy Koufax pitch a perfect game?

Answer: Yes

On September 9, 1965 Koufax no hit the Chicago Cubs, as the Dodgers beat the Cubs 1-0. What is interesting about the game is that Cubs pitcher Bob Hendley pitched a one hitter.

7. How many Cy Young Awards did Koufax win?

Answer: 3

He won in 1963, 1965, and 1966.

8. Koufax wore number 32. Has this number been retired?

Answer: yes

In a very moving tribute,his number was retired by the Dodgers on July 4, 1972.

9. Is Sandy Koufax in the Baseball Hall of Fame?

Answer: Yes

He was inducted in 1972. He was in good company - Yogi Berra and Early Wynn were also inducted that year.

10. Koufax retired in 1966 because of injuries. What specific injury brought his career to a halt?

Answer: Arthritis in his left elbow

I recall his news conference. He said "I would rather not pitch one more day, than be unable to use my arm for the rest of my life".

Source: Author shamrock12

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