Friday, July 22, 2011

Whitey

I saw a clip on Edward Whitey Ford today and it reminded me of how good he really was.
He broke into the Yankees line up in 1950 and won 9 in a row to finish at 9-1. 
He served in the Army in the Korean War between 51 and 52
Upon his return, he went 18-6 in 1953.
2.74 lifetime ERA and 69% winning percentage was the highest among new era pitchers with 200 plus wins.
World Series Records
He ranks first all-time in World Series wins with 10. He was 10-8 with 2.71 ERA.
Games and games started (22), innings pitched, bases on balls, and strikeouts.

Between 1960, 61 and 62 he pitched 33 2/3 scoreless innings in World Series play, breaking Babe's record of 29 2/3. 'j

1 comment:

Sport Thought said...

Whitey was tremendous. He fades from memory because he didn't win 300 games and didn't throw hard. Just check those ERA's in his prime. I'm glad you posted that.

S