March 30 in Dodgers History: Don Drysdale and Sandy Koufax of the Los Angeles Dodgers end their dual holdout (1966)

On March 30, 1966 — Sandy Koufax and Don Drysdale’s refusal to report to spring training ends when the hurlers agree to the Dodgers’ offer of $235,000, signing for $130,000 and $105,000, respectively. The LA starters’ joint holdout lasts for 32 days, threatening retirement in an effort to acquire pa

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