Whitey Ford
Inducted:
1974
Player Details
Born:
October 21, 1928
Manhattan, New York, U.S.
Died:
October 8, 2020
Lake Success, New York, U.S.
Position:
Pitcher
College:
NA
Whitey Ford, born October 21, 1928, in New York City, became one of the greatest pitchers in Major League Baseball history. Spending his entire career with the New York Yankees from 1950 to 1967, Ford was renowned for his pinpoint control, composure under pressure, and ability to win big games. Known as “The Chairman of the Board,” he helped lead the Yankees to 11 American League pennants and six World Series championships.
Ford holds the record for the most World Series wins by a pitcher with 10 and posted a remarkable career winning percentage of .690. A ten-time All-Star, he earned the 1961 Cy Young Award after a 25-win season. His postseason dominance and regular-season consistency made him one of baseball’s most dependable and feared pitchers.
Ford retired with a career record of 236–106, a 2.75 ERA, and 1,956 strikeouts. He was inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame in 1974.
Ford's Awards and Records:
- 10× All-Star (1954–1956, 1958, 1959, 1960–1961², 1964)
- 6× World Series champion (1950, 1953, 1956, 1958, 1961, 1962)
- Cy Young Award (1961)
- World Series MVP (1961)
- 3× AL wins leader (1955, 1961, 1963)
- 2× MLB ERA leader (1956, 1958)
MLB Records:
- Most career World Series wins by a pitcher – 10
- Most consecutive scoreless innings in World Series history – 33 2/3
- Most World Series starts by a pitcher – 22
- Most World Series innings pitched – 146
- Most consecutive World Series starts without a loss – 8
- Most consecutive World Series scoreless starts – 3
MLB Teams:
As player
New York Yankees (1950, 1953–1967)
As coach
New York Yankees (1964, 1968, 1974–1975)
Number Worn:
16
MLB Stats:
Seasons:
16 (1950–1967)
Win–loss record:
236–106
Earned Run Average (ERA):
2.75
Strikeouts:
1,956
All-Star selections:
10
World Series titles:
6
Career winning percentage:
.690