Sandy Koufax's Legacy as Baseball's No-Hitter Ace in 1966
The page from the 1967 Baseball Facts Book highlights Sandy Koufax's illustrious career as a dominant left-handed pitcher for the Los Angeles Dodgers. Koufax retired at 31 due to arthritis, having made an indelible mark on Major League Baseball. Notably, he earned five consecutive National League ERA titles and won the league in victories three times, along with a record-setting 27 victories in one season. He was renowned for achieving four no-hitters, which included a perfect game. The article also lists recent no-hitters by various pitchers, including Sonny Siebert and Jim Bunning, and provides specific dates, teams, and scores of these games. Significant names mentioned include legendary pitchers like Earl Wilson, Dave Morehead, and Warren Spahn, alongside their respective teams such as the New York Mets, Atlanta Braves, and Chicago Cubs.