What Do You Know About Sandy Koufax?

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What Do You Know About Sandy Koufax? - Quiz

As a native of the United States of America, Sandy Koufax is a former baseball pitcher who pitched for Major League Baseball (MLB) and Brooklyn/Los Angeles Dodgers.
In addition, Sandy Koufax is the youngest Baseball Hall of Fame player to have ever been elected. To find out more, take this short quiz.

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1.

When was Sandy Koufax born?
- A.
  
  1935
- B.
  
  1936
- C.
  
  1937
- D.
  
  1938
Correct Answer
A. 1935

Explanation
Sandy Koufax was born in 1935.

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2.

Sandy Koufax is a ____ time All Star.
- A.
  
  5
- B.
  
  6
- C.
  
  7
- D.
  
  8
Correct Answer
C. 7

Explanation
Sandy Koufax is a 7-time All Star because he was selected to participate in the All Star Game on seven different occasions. This indicates that he was recognized as one of the top players in his league for multiple seasons, further highlighting his skill and talent in the sport.

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3.

Which jersey number did Koufax use while playing for Los Angeles Dodgers?
- A.
  
  30
- B.
  
  31
- C.
  
  32
- D.
  
  33
Correct Answer
C. 32

Explanation
Koufax used the jersey number 32 while playing for the Los Angeles Dodgers.

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4.

When did Koufax pitch a perfect game?
- A.
  
  1965
- B.
  
  1966
- C.
  
  1967
- D.
  
  1968
Correct Answer
A. 1965

Explanation
In 1965, Koufax pitched a perfect game.

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5.

When did Sandy sign a 10-year contract with NBC for US$1 million?
- A.
  
  1965
- B.
  
  1966
- C.
  
  1967
- D.
  
  1968
Correct Answer
C. 1967

Explanation
In 1967, Sandy signed a 10-year contract with NBC for US$1 million.

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6.

Which baseball club offered Koufax the job of Minor Pitching Coach for?
- A.
  
  New England Patriots
- B.
  
  Los Angeles Dodgers
- C.
  
  Los Angeles Angels
- D.
  
  New York Yankees
Correct Answer
B. Los Angeles Dodgers

Explanation
The correct answer is Los Angeles Dodgers. The question is asking which baseball club offered Koufax the job of Minor Pitching Coach. Out of the given options, the Los Angeles Dodgers is the only baseball club mentioned. Therefore, the Los Angeles Dodgers offered Koufax the job of Minor Pitching Coach.

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7.

When was Koufax's debut against the Milwaukee Braves held?
- A.
  
  1955
- B.
  
  1956
- C.
  
  1957
- D.
  
  1958
Correct Answer
A. 1955

Explanation
Koufax's debut against the Milwaukee Braves was held in 1955.

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8.

Which high school did Koufax attend?
- A.
  
  Brooklyn's Lafayette High School
- B.
  
  Vegas Pierce High School
- C.
  
  Jesuit Loyale High School
- D.
  
  Brooklyn High School
Correct Answer
A. Brooklyn's Lafayette High School

Explanation
Koufax attended Brooklyn's Lafayette High School.

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9.

What is Koufax's win-loss record throughout his MLB career?
- A.
  
  160--79
- B.
  
  165–87
- C.
  
  152--65
- D.
  
  167--87
Correct Answer
B. 165–87

Explanation
Throughout his MLB career, Koufax had a win-loss record of 165-87.

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10.

Koufax won how many World Series MVP?
- A.
  
  1
- B.
  
  2
- C.
  
  3
- D.
  
  4
Correct Answer
B. 2

Explanation
Koufax won 2 World Series MVP awards.

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