[CyberAnt]

I actually witnessed Sandy pitch against San Fran. many times.

I will never forget the game where Sandy was pitching and he seemed to be tiring, and San Fran had scored a lot of runs against him.

Finally the call came for him to leave the game. As he started to walk toward the dugout, the San Fran fans rose from their seats and gave him a standing ovation - just clapping - no yelling of bad names or any such stuff - Sandy was stunned - he came back out of the dugout and waved to us in acknowledgement of our understanding of his ability as a pitcher - even if he was on the opposite team.

I get teared up everytime I think about it.

[First_Salute]

Great baseball player; Bob Gibson of the same era, also.

[Mustang]

I agree. Koufax was an exceptional athlete. I still have his 1955, Topps Rookie card (#123), and don't plan to sell it.

My Dad took me to my first professional ball game in 1957,( I was 9 years old). It was in Brooklyn, NY, at Ebbets Field. Dad worked then as a TV camerman for WPIX or WOR. I had a great seat! I met most of all the Brooklyn Dodgers, and recall Mr. Koufax. He was a real nice guy. I don't give a damn what the nitwit crowd says about him....he was one of Baseball's greatest pitchers.

Mustang sends w/Best FReegards.