American · New Haven, USA · Born 21 October 1928American baseball pitcher who dominated MLB in the 1950s-60s, winning 6 World Series titles with the New York Yankees and earning Hall of Fame induction.
Whitey Ford was the New York Yankees' greatest pitcher, the 'Chairman of the Board' who holds the World Series records for wins and strikeouts. A master craftsman rather than a power pitcher, Ford's exceptional command, intelligence, and ability to perform in October — he was 10-8 in the World Series — made him the quintessential big-game pitcher. The 1961 Cy Young Award winner was inducted into the Hall of Fame in 1974.
Being one of the greatest left-handed pitchers in baseball history and anchor of Yankees dynasty
How They Played
Crafty left-handed pitcher with excellent control, known for changing speeds and hitting corners
Lasting Impact
Hall of Fame pitcher known as 'The Chairman of the Board', holds World Series records for wins and strikeouts
Career Honours
- World Series Champion 1950
- World Series Champion 1953
- World Series Champion 1956
- World Series Champion 1958
- World Series Champion 1961
- World Series Champion 1962
- AL Cy Young Award 1961
- World Series MVP 1961
- MLB All-Star Selection 1954
- MLB All-Star Selection 1955
- MLB All-Star Selection 1956
- MLB All-Star Selection 1958
- MLB All-Star Selection 1959
- MLB All-Star Selection 1960
- MLB All-Star Selection 1961
- Baseball Hall of Fame Inductee 1974
| Team | Period | Games | Jersey |
|---|---|---|---|
| New York Yankees | 1950–1967 | 498 | #16 |
American Athletes