March 17 in Dodgers History: Sandy Koufax and Don Drysdale sign movie contracts during holdout (1966)

Sandy Koufax and Don Drysdale signed movie contracts to appear in the film "Warning Shot" on March 17, 1966, while in the midst of a spring training holdout. Both pitchers remained unsigned with the Brooklyn Dodgers until March 30, 1966.

From the collection: Sandy Koufax fan-cave plaque →

Source: Historical record

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