Whitey Ford: Quick Facts
Whitey Ford is a MLB baseball player. He was born on October 21, 1928
Facts
| Also Known As | Chairman of the Board • Edward Charles Ford |
|---|---|
| Born | October 21, 1928 • New York City • New York |
| Died | October 9, 2020 (aged 91) |
| Awards And Honors | World Series • Baseball Hall of Fame (1974) • Cy Young Award (1961) • Baseball Hall of Fame (inducted in 1974) • World Series MVP • Cy Young Award • 6 World Series championships • 2x ERA leader • 10x All-Star |
| Height/Weight | 5 ft 10 inches, 178 lb (178 cm, 80 kg) |
| Batting Hand | left |
| Throwing Hand | left |
| Debut Date | July 1, 1950 |
| Last Game | May 21, 1967 |
| Jersey Number | 16 (1953-1967, New York Yankees) • 19 (1950-1950, New York Yankees) |
| Position | pitcher |
| Earned Run Average | 2.75 |
| Games Played | 498 |
| Games Started | 438 |
| Innings Pitched | 3,170.10 |
| Losses | 106 |
| Saves | 11 |
| Strikeouts | 1,956 |
| Walks And Hits Per Inning Pitched | 1.215 |
| Wins | 236 |
Top Questions
How tall was Whitey Ford?
Whitey Ford was 5 ft 10 inches, 178 lb (178 cm, 80 kg).
What position did Whitey Ford play?
Whitey Ford played pitcher.
How many wins did Whitey Ford have?
Whitey Ford had 236 wins during his career.
Where was Whitey Ford born?
Whitey Ford was born in New York, New York, United States.
What was Whitey Ford's earned run average (ERA)?
Whitey Ford had a career earned run average of 2.75.
How many strikeouts did Whitey Ford have?
Whitey Ford struck out 1,956 batters during his career.
When was Whitey Ford born?
Whitey Ford was born on October 21, 1928.
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