You Never Heard of Sandy Koufax?!

The book tells the story of Sandy Koufax, a Jewish kid from Brooklyn, who became one of the greatest pitchers in baseball history. Despite facing anti-Semitism and injuries, Koufax persevered and achieved greatness, including pitching four no-hitters and winning multiple Cy Young Awards. In this picture book biography, we learn about the rocky start to his career with the Brooklyn Dodgers, his shyness, discrimination he faced, and his temporary exit from baseball. We witness his comeback, his decision to not play in the 1965 World Series on a Jewish high holy day, and his early retirement due to an overused arm. Koufax remains a modest hero and a mystery, leaving people still 'scratchin' their heads over Sandy'. The narrative is accompanied by sidebars filled with statistics.