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Sandy Koufax Helped Shape Future Generations of Hurlers

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Comprehending Koufax: Biographical Interpretations of an Intensely Private Man

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Sandy Koufax: Life After Retirement

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Sandy Koufax: An Enduring Legacy

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One of baseball’s highest-regarded feats is the cycle: “A…

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Scanning the World of Baseball Streaks: Part Two

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