On June 4, 1964, Sandy Koufax achieved his third no-hitter while pitching for the Los Angeles Dodgers against the Philadelphia Phillies, showcasing his dominance with 12 strikeouts and allowing only one baserunner. The game ended in a 3-0 victory, further cementing his excellence that season with a 19-5 record and a Major League-best 1.74 ERA. Despite this success, he finished third in Cy Young voting. Koufax, who retired at 30 due to arthritis, was inducted into the Hall of Fame in 1972 and had his No. 32 retired by the Dodgers.
Koufax's dominance was evident as he struck out 12 batters, allowed only one baserunner, and finished with a remarkable ERA of 2.34 that season.
Despite his incredible achievements in 1964, Koufax surprisingly finished third in Cy Young voting and 17th in the MVP race, highlighting the competition.
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