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1965 Sandy Koufax PSA Type 1 Encapsulated UPI Photo – "Koufax Shuts Out Minnesota in Game 7 of 1965 World Series" - Voted 1965 Sport Magazine Picture of the Year! – Measures 8" x 10" (Incl. PSA Type 1 LOA)
The legendary Hall of Fame southpaw Sandy Koufax has graced the sport world with several renowned photos including classics such as his perfect game illustration and four no-hitter baseballs image, just to mention a few. Yet, for all of the prestigious pictures taken of this fire-balling left-handed marvel, NONE could possibly match the iconic status of this breathtaking 8 x 10 PSA Type 1 photo taken from "Game 7" of the 1965 World Series against the Minnesota Twins. Measuring approximately 8" x 10", the unparalleled Koufax is captured in his immortal pitching pose directly after he has unleashed one of his virtually un-hittable pitches with the baseball in mid-flight towards home plate. Originally struck by United Press International at Minnesota's Metropolitan Stadium on October 14, 1965, Koufax would go on to toss a sensational 3-hit 2-0 shutout versus the Twins to clinch the World Series for the Los Angeles Dodgers.

Instantly, this prestigious photo became a momentous classic, and was eventually voted 1965 Sport magazine picture of the year! We cannot over emphasize the significance of what many enthusiasts believe to be the most illustrious Sandy Koufax image extant, especially considering that for a five-year period, Koufax was arguably the greatest pitcher in baseball history. From 1962 through 1966, he dominated major league hitters as no other pitcher ever has, to the tune of 3 Cy Young awards, 4 no-hitters (including one perfect game!), 3 seasons with 25 or more wins, microscopic E.R.A.'s less than 2.00, and a still-standing southpaw record of 382 strikeouts in a single season. His immortal stature is forever portrayed on this captivating image that has managed to retain virtually all of its original pristine attributes including sparkling photo quality, crystal-clear focus, impeccable contrast, fine centering, and a significant flipside caption detailing Koufax's 2-0 clinching win. If you are assembling some of our National Pastime's most memorable illustrations, this museum worthy Type I masterpiece suffices as one of those grandeur mementos that synonymous with Sandy's incomparable pitching prowess, proudly stands as the "best of the best!"

MIN BID $500
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