On September 9, 1965, Sandy Koufax of the Los Angeles Dodgers pitched a perfect game in the National League against the Chicago Cubs at Dodger Stadium. Koufax became the sixth pitcher of the modern era, and eighth overall, to throw a perfect game.

Jun 15, 2015 · On September 9, 1965, Sandy Koufax became the “no-hittingest pitcher of all time,” 1 the first major-league pitcher to throw four no-hitters. 2 His record-setting accomplishment was a 1-0 perfect game against the Chicago Cubs.

On September 20, in the last regular season baseball game at the Coliseum, Koufax won a 13-inning contest against the Chicago Cubs for his 18th win of the year. He pitched a complete game, throwing 205 pitches, striking out fifteen batters.

Dec 30, 2010 · Check out the latest Stats, Height, Weight, Position, Rookie Status & More of Sandy Koufax. Get info about his position, age, height, weight, draft status, bats, throws, school and more on Baseball-reference.com.

Discussing Sandy Koufax's Perfect Games against the Cubs on September 9th, 1965 in this edition of MLB Network Remembers

Sep 9, 2005 · Nobody was better than Sandy Koufax over a five-year stretch, and 40 years ago tonight, he was at his absolute peak in a gem against the Chicago Cubs

Sep 3, 2015 · Whether pitching in Wrigley Field or Dodger Stadium, Sandy Koufax almost always got a fight from the Cubs. (Photos courtesy of the Leo Bauby Collection).

Sep 9, 2015 · Half a century later, one game between the Dodgers and the Chicago Cubs resonates in baseball history, both for the game itself and for the media’s relationship to it. In that game, Sandy Koufax pitched for the Dodgers and Bob Hendley for the Cubs.

Dec 24, 2024 · One notable moment came during his perfect game on September 9, 1965, against the Chicago Cubs. He struck out 14 batters, showcasing his extraordinary skills. Another highlight was his 1965 World Series performance, characterized by his stunning Game 7 shutout.

His blazing fastball, combined with an incredible overhand curveball, made him one of the most feared hurlers ever. Koufax threw no-hitters in each season from 1962-65, capping it with a 1-0 perfect game on September 9, 1965 against the Chicago Cubs at Dodger Stadium.