SubscribeA statute for Sandy? That would be dandy
Is it really 47 years (!) since Sandy Koufax pitched the first of his then-record four no-hitters?
The following item comes from BaseballSavvy.com:
In San Francisco, there is a statue of Juan Marichal. Next to a ballpark in which he never threw a single pitch, which has known three corporate names in a nine year existence, in a city whose only World Championships are celebrated in another sport entirely, there stands a statue of Juan Marichal.
At the entrance to the executive offices of Dodger Stadium, where Sandy Koufax led the Los Angeles Dodgers to two World Series victories and three National League pennants, where he won three Cy Young Awards, an MVP, and pitched three of his four no-hitters, there stands a row of giant flower pots. Nice giant flower pots, as far as flower pots go, but flower pots nonetheless
Stan Musial is a bronze image of grace in St. Louis. Al Kaline and Willie Horton are honored with statues in Detroit. Ted Williams is similarly memorialized in Boston, as is Roberto Clemente in Pittsburgh. In Atlanta, obviously, it’s Henry Aaron. At the Northern California ballpark that actually hosted a World Series one time, Willies Mays and McCovey statues stand proud beside Marichal’s. Barry Bonds is no doubt next.
And in Los Angeles, well, we’re talking really nice flower pots. Top of the line ceramics and the whole thing.
“Statue for Sandy“ is an e-petition, co-sponsored by renowned sports sculptor Malcolm DeMille, along with this publication. It is, quite frankly, a direct fan-inspired attempt to convince the Dodgers to commission a long-overdue monument to L.A.’s greatest sports hero.
This is no ordinary campaign, however. The twist is this: BaseballSavvy.com and Mr. DeMille have floated an idea which will allow Sandy’s fans, and the community, to participate in the development of the project, while at the same time raising six-figure dollars for local charities. We’re very excited about the possibilities.
When we collect enough names, from fans who click the links on this page, we’ll make our best pitch to the Dodgers.
Please cast your vote for the Statue for Sandy. All we need is your email address, but your comments and questions are welcome too.
Vote Yes on 32.
Yes, of course, but there’s somebody even more likely to get a statue and that’s Vin Scully after 60 yrs. with the Dodgers and this just may be his last year. How about a statue of Vinny interviewing Sandy after his perfect game?
Granted, but within the confines of this blog, Sandy comes first.
I am in favor of any accolades given to Sandy Koufax. However I am sure that Mr. Koufax would want a statue not a “statute.” Please correct the title.
This reminds me of a “Seinfeld” episode where Kramer referred to a a Statue of Limitations. Ah, you have to love manmade semantics.
Just what we need! A statute making it a crime to play baseball on Yom Kippur! It was his decision not to play, thus honoring his Jewish heritage, that endeared him to our hearts.
By removing the element of free choice, which such a statute would necessarily entail, you are, by extension, dishonoring the very legacy and challenge he left for us all.
Why no statue to Sandy? Is there a specific reason or do they want us to read between the lines?! One of the most feared pitchers in Baseball history and no one has a statue to/for him.
Thanks for the reminder and thoughts.