You Never Heard of Sandy Koufax?!

Written by Jonah Winter · Illustrated by Andre Carrilho

A baseball legend's journey from struggle to triumph, marked by mystery and resilience.

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40 pages· 830L

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Bookroo's summary

Discover the enigmatic journey of Sandy Koufax, a baseball legend who overcame early struggles and discrimination to achieve greatness. Despite a rocky start with the Dodgers, Sandy's return to the mound was nothing short of miraculous. His refusal to play on a holy day and his battle with a painful arm injury add layers to his story. As he retires at his peak, questions linger about the man behind the myth. This captivating tale of resilience and mystery will intrigue baseball fans and those curious about the human spirit.

From the publisher

In this striking picture book biography, an old-timer tells us what made Sandy Koufax such an amazing baseball player. We learn that the beginning of his career with the Brooklyn Dodgers was rocky, that he was shy with his teammates, and experienced discrimination as one of the only Jews in the game. We hear that he actually quit, only to return the next season–different–firing one rocket after another over the plate. We watch him refuse to play in the 1965 World Series because it is a Jewish high holy day. And we see him in pain because of an overused left arm, eventually retiring at the peak of his career. Finally, we are told that people are still “scratchin’ their heads over Sandy,” who remains a modest hero and a mystery to this day. Accompanied by sidebars filled with statistics, this Parents Magazine Best Book of the Year and Booklist Top of the List is sure to delight budding baseball fans.