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Baseball Biography

Whitey Ford

“Whitey”

American · New Haven, USA · Born 21 October 1928

Pitcher
6
world series rings
236
career wins
2.75
career e r a
1956
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American Hall of Famer and New York Yankees pitching legend nicknamed 'The Chairman of the Board' whose control, poise and championship performance produced 236 career wins and six World Series rings.

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.

Famous For

Being one of the greatest left-handed pitchers in baseball history and anchor of Yankees dynasty

Playing Style

How They Played

Crafty left-handed pitcher with excellent control, known for changing speeds and hitting corners

Legacy

Lasting Impact

Hall of Fame pitcher known as 'The Chairman of the Board', holds World Series records for wins and strikeouts

Career Journey

Timeline

1950 📌 MLB debut with New York Yankees
1950 🏆 World Series champion (rookie season)
1953 🏆 World Series champion
1956 🏆 World Series champion
1958 🏆 World Series champion
1961 🥇 AL Cy Young Award winner (25-4 record)
1962 🏆 World Series champion
1964 🏆 World Series champion
1967 📌 Retired from professional baseball
1974 🥇 Inducted into Baseball Hall of Fame
Career Timeline — Whitey Ford
1950
MLB debut with New York Yankees
1950
World Series champion (rookie season)
1953
World Series champion
1956
World Series champion
1958
World Series champion
1961
AL Cy Young Award winner (25-4 record)
1962
World Series champion
1964
World Series champion
1967
Retired from professional baseball
1974
Inducted into Baseball Hall of Fame