Former Yankees pitcher Edward Charles “Whitey” Ford passed away on Thursday night at the age of 91.
Ford played in parts of 16 seasons with the Yankees from 1950-1967. He made 438 starts (498 total appearances) in his career, going 236-106 with a 2.75 ERA (3.26 FIP). The left-hander made ten All-Star appearances, won six world championships, and claimed the 1961 Cy Young Award—the same year he won the World Series MVP. He was enshrined in the National Baseball Hall of Fame in 1974.
Nicknamed the Chairman of the Board, Ford’s postseason success shined brightly.