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Whitey Ford was credited as a baseball player. Born on October 21, 1928, Whitey Ford was from New York City, New York, United States. Death is recorded on October 8, 2020, at the age of 91. Education on record includes Aviation High School. Awards on record include National Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum (1974).
My Take
Whitey Ford represents an era of baseball I deeply admire. Spending all sixteen seasons with the Yankees, earning the nickname 'the Chairman of the Board,' winning ten All-Star nods and six World Series titles, then sweeping the Cy Young and World Series MVP in 1961 is a resume of pure class. What moves me most is the loyalty, the idea of giving your entire career to one club, which feels almost mythical now. His 1974 Hall of Fame induction was inevitable. Ford pitched with intelligence over intimidation, and I'll keep celebrating his dignified, old-school greatness for as long as the game is played.
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1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Whitey Ford
- Name (Japanese)
- ホワイティー・フォード
- Reading
- ほわいてぃー・ふぉーど
- Born
- October 21, 1928 – October 8, 2020
- Origin
- New York City, New York, United States
- Occupation
- baseball player
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Libra / Dragon
2. Background
- High school
- Aviation High School
Awards & achievements
- 1974 National Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum
3. Links
4. About this entry
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Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public or unconfirmed items are omitted. English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.
Frequently asked questions
When was Whitey Ford born?
Whitey Ford was born on October 21, 1928.
When did Whitey Ford die?
Whitey Ford died on October 8, 2020, aged 91.
Where was Whitey Ford from?
Whitey Ford was from New York City, New York, United States.
What did Whitey Ford do?
Whitey Ford worked as baseball player.
Which high school did Whitey Ford attend?
Whitey Ford attended Aviation High School.
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