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Many people who saw him at his peak consider Sandy Koufax the finest pitcher who ever lived. But that incredible peak came to an abrupt end 54 years ago this week when, wracked with constant pain, Sandy decided he couldn't continue to pitch. Mike and Bill look back at the long road that Sandy took before he finally became the transcendent ace who inspired a generation of fans and marvel at his incredible five year stretch at the pinnacle of baseball excellence. Plus, happy birthday to Pat Ragan and Dick Schofield the Younger.
By Mike Bates and Bill Parker4.3
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Many people who saw him at his peak consider Sandy Koufax the finest pitcher who ever lived. But that incredible peak came to an abrupt end 54 years ago this week when, wracked with constant pain, Sandy decided he couldn't continue to pitch. Mike and Bill look back at the long road that Sandy took before he finally became the transcendent ace who inspired a generation of fans and marvel at his incredible five year stretch at the pinnacle of baseball excellence. Plus, happy birthday to Pat Ragan and Dick Schofield the Younger.

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