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This Day In Dodgers History: Sandy Koufax Wins MVP; Ebbets Field Sold

This day in Los Angeles Dodgers history saw Sandy Koufax win the 1963 National League MVP Award over second-place finisher Dick Groat of the St. Louis Cardinals. Koufax tallied 237 points to Groat’s 190 in Baseball Writers’ Association of America…

By Matthew Moreno · Dodger Blue

Published: Friday, 30 October 2026 at 9:10 PM

Key Things to Know

Sandy Koufax won the 1963 National League MVP Award on October 30, finishing ahead of Dick Groat.
Koufax became the first pitcher in Dodgers history to win both the Cy Young and MVP in one season.
During the 1963 season, Koufax went 25-5 with a 1.88 ERA, 306 strikeouts, and won World Series MVP.

The Story in 60 Seconds

On October 30, 1963, Los Angeles Dodgers ace Sandy Koufax won the National League MVP Award, securing 237 points and 14 first-place votes to beat Dick Groat. The honor came six days after Koufax claimed the first of his three Cy Young Awards, making him the first pitcher in franchise history to win both honors in the same season.

During his dominant 1963 campaign, Koufax posted a 25-5 record with a 1.88 ERA and 306 strikeouts, ultimately earning World Series MVP honors against the New York Yankees. The date also marks the 1956 sale of Ebbets Field to real estate developer Marvin Kratter prior to the club's relocation to Los Angeles.

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