Koufax

Published by Taylor Trade Publishing
Distributed by Simon & Schuster
LIST PRICE $24.95

About The Book

In Koufax, Edward Gruver tells the life story of Sandy Koufax, a man many consider to be the greatest left-handed pitcher of all time. Gruver includes extensive interviews with the player's childhood friends, Brooklyn Dodgers teammates, opponents, front office personnel, and sports journalists who covered his career.

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Product Details

  • Publisher: Taylor Trade Publishing (April 1, 2000)
  • Length: 288 pages
  • ISBN13: 9780878331574

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Raves and Reviews

This is a detailed biography of Sandy Koufax, regarded by many as the pitcher of the twentieth century. This book should be included in any collection of famous Jewish athletes, as well as other Baseball Hall-of-Famers.

– AJL Newsletter

... a compelling story ...

– Publishers Weekly

The best part of the book is Gruver's quotes of former players, managers and sports-writers, painting a picture of Koufax's sheer mastery.

– J. The Jewish News Weekly of Northern California

... a must for any longtime Dodger follower ....

– Los Angeles Times

Gruver attempts to better understand one of the most charismatic yet secretive of public personalities through interviews with teammates, opponents and executives who knew but might never have fully understood the makeup of this complex superstar.

– USA Today Baseball Weekly

It's rich in notes and anecdotes about his upbringing, all-too-brief playing career and his commitment to his Jewish beliefs.

– Woodland Hills Daily News

... nicely structured ...

– The Philadelphia Inquirer

Gruver's portrayal of the reclusive Koufax sheds light on one of baseball's most mysterious personalities.

– Pittsburgh Tribune-Review

The sports-writer Edward Gruver interviewed many of Koufax's teammates and opponents, but even as they sing the tributes in personality and achievement of the reclusive Koufax, he remains an enigma.

– The New York Times Book Review

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