60 years ago, on this day in 1965, Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher Sandy Koufax made a decision that transcended baseball. Scheduled to start Game 1 of the World Series against the Minnesota Twins, Koufax declined to pitch because the game fell on Yom Kippur, the holiest day in the Jewish calendar. His choice instantly became an iconic moment in American sports history, that still resonates with Jews today. Despite having decades between them, both Kieran, a current NYC high schooler, and Ernie, a H

Los Angeles #Dodgers legend Sandy Koufax snaps off an unhittable curveball during his perfect game in '65! #MLB #Baseball #History | Baseball by BSmile

⚾️🎂On December 30, 1935 Dodgers legend Sandy Koufax was born in Brooklyn, New York. He pitched 12 seasons for the Brooklyn/Los Angeles Dodgers of the MLB from 1955 to 1966. His career peaked with a run of six outstanding years from 1961 to 1966, before arthritis in his left elbow ended his playing days prematurely at age 30. He was an All-Star for 6 seasons and was the National League's MVP in 1963. He won 3 Cy Young Awards (1963, 1965, and 1966) by unanimous votes, making him the first 3-time