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Remembering Yankees Hall of Famer Whitey Ford

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Oct 9, 2020

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Whitey Ford of the New York Yankees.
Whitey Ford of the New York Yankees. Bettmann Archive

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Whitey Ford (L) shows Mickey Mantle and Billy Martin (R) his grip he used to throw a one-hitter against the Washington Senators on September 2, 1955.
(From left) Whitey Ford, Mickey Mantle and Billy Martin in 1955. Reuters

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Former New York Yankee Joe DiMaggio talks with former teammates Whitey Ford, left, and Yogi Berra, right, at 38th annual dinner of New York Chapter of the Baseball Writers' Association of America in New York.
Former New York Yankee Joe DiMaggio talks with former teammates Whitey Ford, left, and Yogi Berra, right, at 38th annual dinner of New York Chapter of the Baseball Writers’ Association of America in New York on Jan. 29, 1961. AP

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Pitcher Whitey Ford of the New York Yankees pitches during circa early 1960's Major League Baseball game at Yankee Stadium in Bronx, New York.
Pitcher Whitey Ford of the New York Yankees pitches during circa early 1960’s Major League Baseball game at Yankee Stadium in Bronx, New York. Getty Images

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Former Yankee Whitey Ford is introduced during the 64th annual Old-Timers' Day pre-game ceremonies prior to the New York Yankees hosting the Tampa Bay Rays on July 17, 2010 at Yankee Stadium in the Bronx.
Former Yankee Whitey Ford is introduced during the 64th annual Old-Timers’ Day pre-game ceremonies prior to the New York Yankees hosting the Tampa Bay Rays on July 17, 2010 at Yankee Stadium in the Bronx. Getty Images

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Former New York Yankees players, left to right, Don Johnson, Hank Workman, Duane Pillette, Charlie Silvera, Jerry Coleman, and Whitey Ford, stand on the field during Old-Timers' Day ceremonies at Yankee Stadium in New York on July 17, 2010.
Former New York Yankees players, left to right, Don Johnson, Hank Workman, Duane Pillette, Charlie Silvera, Jerry Coleman, and Whitey Ford, stand on the field during Old-Timers’ Day ceremonies at Yankee Stadium in New York on July 17, 2010. AP

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Whitey Ford with Yogi Berra before game 4 of the 1999 World Series between the New York Yankees and the Atlanta Braves at Yankee Stadium in New York, NY.
Whitey Ford with Yogi Berra before game 4 of the 1999 World Series between the New York Yankees and the Atlanta Braves at Yankee Stadium in New York, NY. AFP via Getty Images

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Yogi Berra and Whitey Ford sit in the golf cart they were brought out in for introductions in the Old Timers Ceremony before a baseball game at Yankee Stadium in 2013.
Yogi Berra and Whitey Ford sit in the golf cart they were brought out in for introductions in the Old Timers Ceremony before a baseball game at Yankee Stadium in 2013. Paul J. Bereswill

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Whitey Ford during the New York Yankees 72nd Old Timers Day game before the Yankees play against the Tampa Bay Rays at Yankee Stadium on June 17, 2018.
Whitey Ford during the New York Yankees 72nd Old Timers Day game before the Yankees play against the Tampa Bay Rays at Yankee Stadium on June 17, 2018. Getty Images

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Pitcher Whitey Ford #16 of the New York Yankees warms up prior to a game in 1956 against the Baltimore Orioles at Yankee Stadium in New York, New York.
Pitcher Whitey Ford #16 of the New York Yankees warms up prior to a game in 1956 against the Baltimore Orioles at Yankee Stadium in New York, New York. Diamond Images/Getty Images

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Pitcher Whitey Ford #16 of the New York Yankees pitches during an Major League Baseball game circa 1963.
Pitcher Whitey Ford #16 of the New York Yankees pitches in 1963. Getty Images

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New York Yankees pitcher Whitey Ford throws during the 6th game of the World Series against the Pittsburgh Pirates in Pittsburgh on Oct. 12, 1960.
New York Yankees pitcher Whitey Ford throws during the 6th game of the World Series against the Pittsburgh Pirates in Pittsburgh on Oct. 12, 1960. AP

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Mickey Mantle (1931 - 1995) (left) and Whitey Ford, both formerly of the New York Yankees, smile as they are inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame, New York, New York, January 16, 1974.
Mickey Mantle, left, and Whitey Ford, both formerly of the New York Yankees, smile as they are inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame on January 16, 1974. Getty Images

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(From left) Hank Bauer, Gerry Coleman, Whitey Ford and manager Casey Stengel after the first game of the 1957 Word Series.
(From left) Hank Bauer, Gerry Coleman, Whitey Ford and manager Casey Stengel after the first game of the 1957 Word Series. Bettmann Archive

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Four Yankees, who played a key role in the 4-2 triumph over the Orioles, are all smiles in dressing room. They are (from left) Hector Lopez, Whitey Ford, Bobby Shantz and Roger Maris on September 18, 1960.
Four Yankees, who played a key role in the 4-2 triumph over the Orioles, are all smiles in dressing room. They are (from left) Hector Lopez, Whitey Ford, Bobby Shantz and Roger Maris on September 18, 1960. New York Post

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Whitey Ford #16 of the New York Yankees addresses the media after a MLB game in the Bronx, New York in 1961.
Whitey Ford #16 of the New York Yankees addresses the media after a MLB game in the Bronx, New York in 1961. Getty Images

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Whitey Ford died on Thursday at the age of 91
Whitey Ford in 1956. Diamond Images/Getty Images

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Whitey Ford with Mickey Mantle.
Whitey Ford with Mickey Mantle. Bettmann Archive

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Hall of Famers Whitey Ford (L) and Reggie Jackson stand on the field for introductions during New York Yankees 59th annual old timers day in 2005.
Hall of Famers Whitey Ford and Reggie Jackson stand on the field for introductions during New York Yankees 59th annual old timers day in 2005. Getty Images

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Whitey Ford with Luis Arroyo.
Whitey Ford with Luis Arroyo. Bettmann Archive

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Whitey Ford is hoisted on Yankees' shoulders after pitching them to the AL pennant in 1955
Whitey Ford is hoisted on Yankees’ shoulders after pitching them to the AL pennant in 1955. Getty Images

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Whitey Ford gets congratulated in 1950 after a six-hit shutout propelled the Yankees into first place
Whitey Ford gets congratulated by Joe DiMaggio, left, and Gene Woodling in 1950 after a six-hit shutout propelled the Yankees into first place. Getty Images

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The plaque of Whitey Ford is seen in Monument Park at Yankee Stadium prior to game between the New York Yankees and the Chicago White Sox on May 2, 2010 in the Bronx.
The plaque of Whitey Ford is seen in Monument Park at Yankee Stadium prior to game between the New York Yankees and the Chicago White Sox on May 2, 2010 in the Bronx. Getty Images

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