In an era of dominance for the New York Yankees, Hall of Famer Whitey Ford was their ace.
By the end of his career, Ford compiled a team record of 236 wins in 1950 and 1953-67. The Yankees won 11 American League pennants and six World Series during those 16 seasons. Ford established numerous World Series pitching records during a time when the postseason consisted entirely of the Fall Classic.
He was named the Fall Classic’s Most Valuable Player in 1961. From 1960 through 1962, Ford threw 33 straight scoreless innings in the World Series. Ford had four consecutive seasons with at least 36 starts from 1961-65. He set an MLB record of 243 straight innings without allowing a stolen base, living up to his nickname, “The Chairman of the Board”.
He was a 10-time All-Star, placed 1st in wins 3 times in his career and led the league in ERA twice. He won the Cy Young in 1961 and was elected to the Hall of Fame in his first year on the ballot.
