Summary
On September 9, 1965, Sandy Koufax of the Los Angeles Dodgers pitched a perfect game against the Chicago Cubs. This marked him as the sixth pitcher in the modern era to achieve a perfect game. Koufax's performance was a highlight of his successful career, during which he won multiple awards and set records.
Key Facts
- Sandy Koufax pitched a perfect game on September 9, 1965.
- It was against the Chicago Cubs in Los Angeles.
- Koufax was the sixth pitcher in modern baseball history to achieve a perfect game.
- He won three Cy Young awards (given to the best pitchers) in four years during his career.
- Koufax led the National League in earned run average for five years in a row.
- He set a record by striking out 382 batters in one season.
- Koufax's team, the Dodgers, was in a close race with the Giants for the pennant.
- Three future Hall of Famers were in the Cubs' lineup that night.
