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
Friday, July 22, 2011
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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.
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