Sandy Koufax: a Lefty's Legacy.SANDY KOUFAX I grew up in Brooklyn and this was a trip down memory lane for me, a time when baseball was Baseball WA is the governing body of baseball within Western Australia. Baseball WA is governed by the Australian Baseball Federation External Links Baseball WA Australian Baseball Federation Claxton Shield | reason enough for being. Award-winning Washington Post writer Leavy has crafted a wonderfully insightful, no-holds-barred biography of this talented and seemingly enigmatic Dodger southpaw. Against the background of anti-Semitism, racism and the world events of the times, Koufax matured from a reluctant baseball player to one of the game's all-time greats. He always carried himself as a gentleman and displayed great professionalism. He played much of his career in constant pain due to arm injuries, and underwent several surgeries along the way. Yet, despite it all, he racked up pitching statistics that make today's pitchers pale by comparison. Leavy writes about the artistry art·ist·ry n. 1. Artistic ability: a sculptor of great artistry. 2. Artistic quality or craft: the artistry of a poem. and mechanics of his pitching motion. Includes commentary by and about his teammates and other contemporaries. Steiner adds his sportscaster's enthusiasm in his reading. This is a true nine-inning gem. Miles Klein, Frisco, TX |
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