A World Series ticket connected to one of the most famous expressions of faith and principle in American sports.
Why This Ticket Matters
Game 1 of the 1965 World Series between the Los Angeles Dodgers and Minnesota Twins was played on October 6 at Metropolitan Stadium. Because the game fell on Yom Kippur, Dodgers ace Sandy Koufax chose not to pitch.
Don Drysdale started in Koufax’s place, and Minnesota won 8–2. Koufax returned for Game 2 and ultimately helped Los Angeles win the Series in seven games, finishing it with a shutout in Game 7 and earning World Series Most Valuable Player honors.
Koufax’s decision resonated far beyond baseball. At the height of his career, one of the sport’s greatest pitchers placed religious observance ahead of the World Series stage, creating an enduring point of pride and representation for generations of Jewish Americans.
Seller’s note: Historical information in this “Why This Ticket Matters” section is presented for general context and has not been independently verified for correctness.
Ticket Details
- Date: October 6, 1965
- Event: 1965 World Series, Game 1
- Teams: Minnesota Twins vs. Los Angeles Dodgers
- Venue: Metropolitan Stadium, Bloomington, Minnesota
- Final score: Twins 8, Dodgers 2
- Significance: Sandy Koufax declined to pitch because the game fell on Yom Kippur
Condition: Vintage ticket stubs may show wear from age and handling, such as creases, edge wear, small tears, markings, stains, fading, or paper loss. We describe each ticket as fairly as we can. Please review the photos, and feel free to contact us with any questions before purchasing.
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1965 World Series Game 1, Sandy Koufax Sits Out for Yom Kippur
A World Series ticket connected to one of the most famous expressions of faith and principle in American sports.
Why This Ticket Matters
Game 1 of the 1965 World Series between the Los Angeles Dodgers and Minnesota Twins was played on October 6 at Metropolitan Stadium. Because the game fell on Yom Kippur, Dodgers ace Sandy Koufax chose not to pitch.
Don Drysdale started in Koufax’s place, and Minnesota won 8–2. Koufax returned for Game 2 and ultimately helped Los Angeles win the Series in seven games, finishing it with a shutout in Game 7 and earning World Series Most Valuable Player honors.
Koufax’s decision resonated far beyond baseball. At the height of his career, one of the sport’s greatest pitchers placed religious observance ahead of the World Series stage, creating an enduring point of pride and representation for generations of Jewish Americans.
Seller’s note: Historical information in this “Why This Ticket Matters” section is presented for general context and has not been independently verified for correctness.
Ticket Details
- Date: October 6, 1965
- Event: 1965 World Series, Game 1
- Teams: Minnesota Twins vs. Los Angeles Dodgers
- Venue: Metropolitan Stadium, Bloomington, Minnesota
- Final score: Twins 8, Dodgers 2
- Significance: Sandy Koufax declined to pitch because the game fell on Yom Kippur
Condition: Vintage ticket stubs may show wear from age and handling, such as creases, edge wear, small tears, markings, stains, fading, or paper loss. We describe each ticket as fairly as we can. Please review the photos, and feel free to contact us with any questions before purchasing.