Koufax pitched two perfect relief innings in the Series opener, though they came after the Dodgers were already behind 11–0.
While batting in April, Koufax had been jammed by a pitch from Earl Francis.
Koufax returned to Los Angeles to consult with Kerlan, who advised Koufax that he would be lucky to be able to pitch once a week.
Despite the constant pain in his pitching elbow, Koufax pitched 335⅔ innings and led the Dodgers to another pennant.
Koufax made his first two All-Star Game appearances (two All-Star games were played per year at that time), pitching two scoreless innings.
Koufax was selected for seven consecutive All-Star games (twice in 1961—the last season with two All-Star Games—then 1962 to 1966).
Despite winning three of his next five with a 2.90 ERA, Koufax didn't get another start for 45 days.
Starting Game 7 on just two days of rest, Koufax pitched through fatigue and arthritic pain.
That season, Koufax went 3–1 with 51 strikeouts and 30 walks, in 31 innings.
Kerlan also told Koufax that he would eventually lose full use of his arm.
After the final out of Game Seven, Koufax drove to Columbia to attend class.
In early 1960, Koufax asked Dodgers GM Buzzie Bavasi to trade him because he wasn't getting enough playing time.
Koufax will work with the pitchers during spring training and consult during the season.
Koufax's postseason record is impressive: a 4–3 won-lost record with a 0.95 earned run average, in four World Series.
On May 15, the restriction on sending Koufax down to the minors was lifted.
Teammate Ed Palmquist missed the flight, so Koufax was told he would need to pitch at least seven innings.
Koufax and Juan Marichal are the only two pitchers in the post-war era (1946-date) to have more than one 25-win season, with each pitcher recording three.
