Dodgers legend Sandy Koufax had nice gesture for D-backs coach after NLDS

Strom and the Diamondbacks just defeated the heavily favored Dodgers in the NLDS, pulling off an improbable three-game sweep. The 74-year-old Strom, who in his second year as Arizona’s pitching coach, deserves plenty of credit too. He has put together a quietly superb staff headed by first-time All-Star Zac Gallen and stellar veteran Merrill Kelly as well as a lights-out bullpen that has been one of the big storylines of October.

Like the three-time Cy Young Award winner Koufax, Strom used to pitch in the big leagues himself. Although Strom started his MLB career in 1972 (well after Koufax had already retired), Strom has said in the past that Koufax was his favorite pitcher.

There has been a bit of acrimony between the two division rivals since the Diamondbacks’ win. But leave it to Koufax to keep it as classy as ever, even after the very disappointing end to the season for his beloved former team.