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Sandy Koufax with Champagne photograph

Date1963 October 06

DescriptionA black-and-white photograph of Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher Sandy Koufax holding up a glass of champagne for a toast. The caption on the right side of the photograph reads, "10/6/63 - Dodgers Stadium: Los Angeles Dodgers star southpaw pitcher Sandy Koufax hoists a champagne toast in dressing room here 10/6, after the Dodgers won the 4th Series game in a row to give them the title. The Dodgers handed New York its first 4-game shutout in 29 trips to the classic." The caption on the reverse (not shown) reads, "How Sweet It Is. Sandy Koufax, the Brooklyn born hero of the Los Angeles Dodgers, samples champagne after winning his second game of the 1963 World Series to complete the National League champions' four-game sweep. Koufax added eight strikeouts to the record 15 he posted in the first game for another Series record." According to the caption, this photograph was taken on October 6, 1963.

Object numberBL-1968-04131-0189

Publisher New York Herald Tribune (Firm)

Subject Koufax, Sandy, 1935-

Attributes

Classificationsphotographic materials

Collection NumberBA PHT 002 New York Herald Tribune photographic materials

Dimensions8 x 10 in.

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