Whitey Ford
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Whitey Ford
| Born: | October 21, 1928 |
| Birthplace: | New York, New York |
| Height: | 5' 10" |
| Weight: | 181 lbs |
| Bats: | Left |
| Throws: | Left |
| Drafted: | 1947 Amateur Free Agent by the New York Yankees |
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| Teams: | NY Yankees 1950, 1953-1967 |
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Overall Career
Edward Charles "Whitey" Ford (born October 21, 1928 in New York, NY), was the big-game pitcher on the great Yankees teams of the 1950s and early '60s, earning him the moniker "Chairman of the Board." The wily southpaw's lifetime record of 236-106 gives him the best winning percentage (.690) of any 20th century pitcher. He paced the American League in victories three times, and in ERA and shutouts twice. The 1961 Cy Young Award winner still holds many World Series records, including 10 wins and 94 strikeouts, once pitching 33 consecutive scoreless innings in the Fall Classic.
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Red Sox Nation Villainy
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Awards
- Elected to Hall of Fame by Baseball Writers in 1974 (77.81%)
- 1955 American League TSN Pitcher of the Year
- 1961 Cy Young Award
- 1961 World Series MVP
- 1961 American League Babe Ruth Award
- 1961 American League TSN Pitcher of the Year
- 1963 American League TSN Pitcher of the Year
- 8-time American League All-Star (1954-1956, 1958-1961, 1964)
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Trivia
- Whitey Ford has the most career wins in the history of the New York Yankees, with 236
- Cheater. Admitted to scuffing the ball and using foreign substances.
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External Links
- Baseball-Reference.com - Career Statistics and Analysis
- Whitey Ford: Hall of Fame Page
