Sandy Koufax

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Arnold Rothstein did fix the World Series and other Jewish facts from a historian of baseball and New York

PJ Grisar in Forward · 21 Oct

Kevin Baker's book, "The New York Game: Baseball and the Rise of a New City," delves into the intertwined history of New York City's rise and the evolution of baseball, highlighting key Jewish figures and cultural shifts.

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This 11-Year-Old Orthodox Girl Is a Ping Pong Champion — But Won’t Play on Shabbat

Ann Diament Koffsky in Kveller · 16 Oct

Estee Ackerman, an 11-year-old Orthodox Jewish girl, made headlines by choosing to forfeit a gold medal match at the U.S. National Table Tennis Championships to observe Shabbat.

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Israeli Deni Avdija sits out Yom Kippur NBA game; Jewish BYU quarterback suits up

Philissa Cramer in Forward · 14 Oct

Deni Avdija, the Israeli NBA player for the Portland Trail Blazers, opted to sit out a preseason game on Yom Kippur, citing a shift in priorities following the recent Israel-Hamas conflict.

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The Jewish Sport Report: Where did Sandy Koufax go on Yom Kippur when he didn’t pitch? An investigation.

Jacob Gurvis in JTA · 11 Oct

The article delves into the enduring mystery of baseball legend Sandy Koufax's whereabouts on Yom Kippur in 1965, when he famously chose not to pitch during the World Series.

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Sandy Koufax famously didn’t pitch on Yom Kippur in 1965. But did he go to synagogue?

Jacob Gurvis in JTA · 11 Oct

The story of Sandy Koufax not pitching on Yom Kippur during the 1965 World Series is legendary, but whether he attended synagogue that day remains a matter of debate.

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From 1984 | Home (Plate) for the Holidays

Robert L. Cohen in Moment · 10 Oct

This piece delves into the tradition and challenges faced by Jewish baseball players concerning participation in games during the High Holidays.

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Why Did a Baseball Star Skip the Biggest Game of His Career? | Explained

Unpacked · 25 Sep

Sandy Koufax's decision to sit out Game 1 of the 1965 World Series to observe Yom Kippur marked a significant moment beyond baseball, symbolizing Jewish resilience and pride during an era of widespread antisemitism in the United States.

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The Jewish Sport Report: Is this the year Max Fried finally wins the Cy Young?

Jacob Gurvis in JTA · 31 May

Max Fried, the Atlanta Braves pitcher, is having a standout season with impressive statistics and performances, potentially putting him in the running for the Cy Young award.

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He outdueled Sandy Koufax to win the greatest Jewish pitching showdown of all time

Dan Epstein in Forward · 16 Apr

Ken Holtzman, who passed away at the age of 78, holds the record for the most wins by a Jewish pitcher in Major League Baseball history, surpassing Sandy Koufax.

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Ken Holtzman, winningest Jewish pitcher in MLB history, dies at 78

Jacob Gurvis in JTA · 16 Apr

Ken Holtzman, the winningest Jewish pitcher in MLB history, passed away at the age of 78.

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The Jewish Sport Report: A Jewish guide to the 2024 MLB season

Jacob Gurvis in JTA · 22 Mar

The article provides a comprehensive overview of the 2024 MLB season from a Jewish perspective, highlighting Jewish players in the league, including Alex Bregman, Max Fried, and Joc Pederson.

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An interview with two-time World Series champion Alex Bregman

Menschwarmers · 20 Mar

Alex Bregman, two-time World Series champion with the Houston Astros, reflects on his Jewish heritage, recalling a historic moment from the 2021 World Series involving three Jewish players.

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An interview with two-time World Series champion Alex Bregman

Menschwarmers · 20 Mar

Houston Astros' star Alex Bregman shares his thoughts on Jewish identity in Major League Baseball, discussing memorable moments like the all-Jewish play in the 2021 World Series and his aspirations to join Team Israel.

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The Jewish Sport Report: Who’s the next Jewish MLB Hall of Famer? We asked the experts.

Jacob Gurvis in JTA · 19 Jan

The Jewish Sport Report explores the question of who will be the next Jewish player to be inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame after Sandy Koufax and Hank Greenberg.

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Only 2 Jewish players are in the baseball Hall of Fame. Who could join Koufax and Greenberg in Cooperstown?

Jacob Gurvis in Forward · 19 Jan

Since Sandy Koufax and Hank Greenberg were inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame, no other Jewish players have made it in.

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For one Jewish rock ’n’ roll legend, loving Sandy Koufax and R.E.M. is not a contradiction

ALanger in Forward · 12 Jul 2023

The Baseball Project, an alt-rock supergroup featuring Steve Wynn, his wife Linda Pitmon, Scott McCaughey, Peter Buck, and Mike Mills, continues to fuse baseball and rock n roll on their fourth album, "Grand Salami Time."

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Presenting - The Franchise: Jews, Sports and America

Unorthodox · 7 Oct 2022

This episode introduces 'The Franchise,' a new podcast series exploring the intertwining of Jewish culture and American sports, beginning with Sandy Koufax's famous decision to sit out a World Series game on Yom Kippur in 1965.

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Presenting - The Franchise: Jews, Sports and America

Unorthodox · 7 Oct 2022

"The Franchise: Jews, Sports and America" is an eight-part series hosted by Meredith Shiner and produced by the team behind the top-rated Jewish podcast, Unorthodox.

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Good Sports: Ep 323

Unorthodox · 30 Jun 2022

This episode of Unorthodox delves into Jewish summer camp traditions and explores the unveiling of a Sandy Koufax statue at Dodger Stadium, with insights from sports expert Meredith Shiner.

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S3E10 - Reigniting the Koufax vs. Greenberg debate with Howard Megdal

Menschwarmers · 1 Jun 2022

Howard Megdal, author of "The Baseball Talmud," discusses the updated edition of his book in a podcast episode with Menschwarmers, focusing on Jewish baseball players.

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Jewish in the big leagues: Power hitter Shawn Green dishes at White House event

Louis Keene in Forward · 19 May 2022

Former MLB star Shawn Green shared insights from his career at a White House event honoring Jewish American Heritage Month, discussing his experiences as a Jewish player in the league.

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The Jewish World Series

Chana Weinberg in Tablet · 23 Oct 2020

The LA Dodgers-Tampa Bay Rays World Series presents a potential historic first: a Jew vs. Jew pitcher-batter matchup.

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Women of the Book

Marjorie Ingall in Tablet · 25 Feb 2020

The text discusses the prevalence of children's book biographies about prominent Jewish figures, particularly focusing on the abundance of books about Ruth Bader Ginsburg and Anne Frank.

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3 Jewish Stars Played On Yom Kippur — The Same Fate Befell Them All

Forward · 11 Oct 2019

Three Jewish baseball players, Alex Bregman, Joc Pederson, and Max Fried, faced the dilemma of playing on Yom Kippur during the postseason, with comparisons drawn to Sandy Koufax's historic Yom Kippur choice in 1965.

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Play Ball

Jenna Weissman Joselit in Tablet · 29 Mar 2018

Baseball has long held a significant place in the lives of American Jews, particularly men, as explored through the lens of American-Jewish newspapers' coverage from the late 19th to early 20th centuries.

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