Sandy Koufax

On this date in 1964, Sandy Koufax tosses his third career no-hitter as the Dodgers beat the Phillies 3-0.

"I can see how he won 25 games. What I don't understand is how he lost 5." - Yogi Berra

Tommy John

Born on today's date, Tommy John.

"I know they had to give Tommy John a new arm. But did they have to give him Sandy Koufax's?" - Pete Rose on Tommy John's "Tommy John" surgery

Sandy Koufax

On this date in 1963, Sandy Koufax pitches the second of his four career no-hitters as the Dodgers beat the Giants 8-0.

"A foul ball was a moral victory." - Don Sutton

Bon Uecker

On this date in 2003, Brewers tv and radio announcer, Bob Uecker is chosen for induction into the broadcasters wing of the Hall of Fame as the recipient of the Ford C. Frick Award.

"Career highlights? I've had two. I got an intentional walk from Sandy Koufax and I got out of a rundown against the Mets." 

Sandy Koufax

On this date in 1972, Sandy Koufax is elected to the Hall of Fame.

"Pitching is the art of instilling fear."

Sandy Koufax

On this date in 1966, Sandy Koufax reties from baseball three weeks after winning his third Cy Young Award.

"In the end, it all comes down to talent. You can talk all you want about intangibles, I just don't know what that means. Talent makes winners, not intangibles. Can nice guys win? Sure, nice guys can win - if they're nice guys with a lot of talent. Nice guys with a little talent finish fourth and nice guys with no talent finish last."   

Sandy Koufax

On this date in 1963, Sand Koufax who had 25 victories and 11 shutouts wins the NL MVP Award.

"Show me a guy who can't pitch inside and I'll show you a loser."

Sandy Koufax

On this date in 1965, Sandy Koufax throws a perfect game as the Dodgers beat the Cubs which bests the Cubs Bob Hendley's one-hit effort.

"I became a good pitcher when I stopped trying to make them miss the ball and started trying to make them hit it."

Sandy Koufax

On this date in 1966, Sandy Koufax announces his retirement.

"I can see how he won 25 games. What I don't understand is how he lost 5." - Yogi Berra

Sandy Koufax

On this date in 1963, Sandy Koufax is the unanimous winner of the Cy Young Award.

"In the end, it all comes down to talent. You can talk all you want about intangibles, I just don't know what that means. Talent makes winners, not intangibles. Can nice guys win? Sure, nice guys can win - if they're nice guys with a lot of talent. Nice guys with a little talent finish fourth and nice guys with no talent finish last."

Sandy Koufax

On this date in 1965, Sandy Koufax throws a perfect game beating the Cubs and Bob Hendley's one-hit effort, 1-0.

"A foul ball was a moral victory." - Don Sutton

Sandy Koufax

On this date in 1962, Sandy Koufax throws a no-hitter in a 5-0 Dodgers victory over the Mets. He starts the game by fanning the side on nine pitches in the first inning. It is his first of four career no-hitters.

"Pitching is the art of instilling fear."

Sandy Koufax

On this date in 1964, Sandy Koufax throws his third career no-hitter beating the Phillies 3-0.

"I became a good pitcher when I stopped trying to make them miss the ball and started trying to make them hit it."

Tommy John

Born on today's date, Tommy John.

"When they operated, I told them to put in a Koufax fastball. They did - but it was Mrs. Koufax's." - recalling his 1974 arm surgery

Sandy Koufax

On this date in 1963, Sandy Koufax pitches the second of his four career no-hitters helping the Dodgers beat the Giants 8-0.

"A foul ball was a moral victory." - Don Sutton

Bob Uecker

Born on this date, Bob Uecker.

"Career highlights? I had two. I got an intentional walk from Sandy Koufax and I got out of a rundown against the Mets."

Sandy Koufax

Born on today's date Sandy Koufax.

"I can see how he won 25 games. What I don't understand is how he lost 5." - Yogi Berra

Sparky Anderson

On this date in 1958, the Phillies acquire George "Sparky" Anderson from the Dodgers.

"The day I got a hit off Sandy Koufax was when he knew it was all over."

Sandy Koufax

On this date in 1963, Sandy Koufax is the unanimous winner of the NL Cy Young Award.

"In the end, it all comes down to talent. You can talk all you want about intangibles, I just don't know what that means. Talent makes winners, not intangibles. Can nice guys win? Sure, nice guys can win - if they're nice guys with a lot of talent. Nice guys with a little talent finish fourth and nice guys with no talent finish last."

Sandy Koufax

On this date in 1965, Sandy Koufax pitches a perfect game as the Dodgers beat the Cubs 1-0.

"Pitching is the art of instilling fear."