New York Yankees pitching great Red Ruffing is elected to the Hall of Fame

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On February 16, 1967 — Red Ruffing, the former Yankee pitcher who authored 273 major league wins over 22 seasons, is selected to be in the Hall of Fame by getting the most votes on the second ballot made necessary as a result of the BBWAA failing to choose a player in January. Former Cardinal outfielder Joe Medwick also received 75% of the writer’s votes that is usually enough to be selected, but under the rules of this special run-off election, only the top vote-getter gets the nod. Medwick will win election into the Hall of Fame in 1968.

Ruffing appeared in 7 World Series for the Yankees, winning the first 6 before falling to St Louis in 1942. He was 7-2 in World Series play with a 2.63 ERA.

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