Yankees Hall of Famer Whitey Ford dies at 91

Former New York Yankees pitcher Whitey Ford is introduced to the fans during the Old Timers Day ceremony prior to the June 12, 2016 game between the Detroit Tigers and New York Yankees at Yankee Stadium. Andy Marlin / USA TODAY Sports

By Field Level Media

October 09, 2020 at 10:32 AM

Hall of Fame pitcher Whitey Ford, who won six World Series with the New York Yankees, died Friday at age 91.

A 10-time All-Star known as "The Chairman of the Board," Ford compiled a 236-106 record with a 2.75 ERA and 45 shutouts in 16 seasons in the Bronx (1950, 1953-67).

The left-hander led the American League in wins three times and captured the 1961 Cy Young Award with a 25-4 record, a 3.21 ERA and 209 strikeouts in 283 innings.

"The Yankees are incredibly saddened to learn of (his) passing," the team said in a statement posted to Twitter. "... One of the best lefties to ever toe the rubber. He will be deeply missed."

Ford was one of the pallbearers at the 1985 funeral of former teammate Roger Maris in Fargo.

Ford, who missed the 1951 and 1952 seasons while serving in the U.S. Army during the Korean War, helped the Yankees win 11 pennants and six World Series titles in 1950, 1953, 1956, 1958, 1961 and 1962. He was 10-8 with a 2.71 ERA in 22 postseason starts and was named the Most Valuable Player of the 1961 World Series after winning both starts in a five-game series win against the Cincinnati Reds.

Edward Charles Ford, known as "Whitey" because of his blond hair, would have celebrated his 92nd birthday on Oct. 21.