New York Yankee greats Mickey Mantle and Whitey Ford are inducted into the Hall of Fame
New York Yankee greats Mickey Mantle and Whitey Ford are inducted into the Hall of Fame
New York Yankee greats Mickey Mantle and Whitey Ford are inducted into the Hall of Fame
VINTAGE BASEBALL MEMORABILIA Vintage Baseball Memorabilia January 16 1974, New York Yankee greats Mickey Mantle and Whitey Ford are inducted into the Hall of Fame, along with Cool Papa Bell, Jim Bottomley, Jocko Conlan, and Sam Thompson. @ET-DC@eyJkeW5hbWljIjp0cnVlLCJjb250ZW50IjoicG9zdF90YWdzIiwic2V0dGluZ3MiOnsiYmVmb3JlIjoiTGVhcm4gTW9yZSBhYm91dCB0aGUgdGVhbXMsIHBsYXllcnMsIGJhbGwgcGFya3MgYW5kIGV2ZW50cyB0aGF0IGhhcHBlbmVkIG9uIHRoaXMgZGF0ZSBpbiBoaXN0b3J5IC0gLSAtIC0gLSAtIC0gIiwiYWZ0ZXIiOiIiLCJsaW5rX3RvX3Rlcm1fcGFnZSI6Im9uIiwic2VwYXJhdG9yIjoiIHwgIiwiY2F0ZWdvcnlfdHlwZSI6InBvc3RfdGFnIn19@ Other Resources & Links Baseball-Reference Box Score
Mickey Mantle becomes just the 7th player elected into the Hall of Fame on first year of eligibility
1974 – The Baseball Writers Association of America elects former New York Yankees teammates Mickey Mantle and Whitey Ford to the Hall of Fame. Mantle becomes only the seventh player to make it in his first try. His 536 home runs with the Yankees rank second only to Babe Ruth, and he played in more games (2,401) than any other pinstriper, including Lou Gehrig. Ford was arguably the greatest Yankees pitcher of all time, retiring with more wins (236), innings pitched (3,171), strikeouts (1,956), and shutouts (45) than anyone in club history.
During the Old Timers’ Game played at Yankee Stadium, Mickey Mantle homers off his old teammate and best buddy, Whitey Ford. After launching a shot that lands foul in the upper deck, the slugger sends the southpaw’s next pitch over the fence, much to the delight of the large crowd gathered for the festivities.
During the Old Timers’ Game played at Yankee Stadium, Mickey Mantle homers off his old teammate and best buddy, Whitey Ford. After launching a shot that lands foul in the upper deck, the slugger sends the southpaw’s next pitch over the fence, much to the delight of the large crowd gathered for the festivities.
Whitey Ford of the New York Yankees announces his retirement
On May 30, 1967, Whitey Ford of the New York Yankees announces his retirement. Plagued by a bone spur in his left elbow, the future Hall of Famer leaves the game with a record of 236-106. His final appearance was a start in Detroit on May 21, but he lasted just one inning for the…
Whitey Ford gets final career win
On April 29, 1967, Whitey Ford earns his final major league victory. His 236th victory comes against the Chicago White Sox, an 11-2 decision at Yankee Stadium. Ford will enter the Hall of Fame in 1974.
Luis Tiant debuts with a 4-hit, 11-strikeout, 3 – 0 win for Cleveland at Yankee Stadium. The losing pitcher is Whitey Ford. Tiant was brought up yesterday after posting a 15-1 record at Portland (AAA).
Luis Tiant debuts with a 4-hit, 11-strikeout, 3 – 0 win for Cleveland at Yankee Stadium. The losing pitcher is Whitey Ford. Tiant was brought up yesterday after posting a 15-1 record at Portland (AAA).
Tony Conigliaro makes his debut against the New York Yankees at Yankee Stadium & Whitey Ford goes distance in 11 inning opening day loss to rival Red Sox
Are you interested in owning your own business but don’t know where to start? Contact Franchising Connection today for a free consultation and we will help you through your journey! April 16, 1964 Tony Conigliaro makes his debut against the New York Yankees at Yankee Stadium. The Red Sox win 4-3, in extra innings and…
Frank Howard leads the Los Angeles Dodgers to a 2 – 1 win over the New York Yankees with a home run and a single, giving the Dodgers a four-game sweep in the World Series.
1963 – Frank Howard leads the Los Angeles Dodgers to a 2 – 1 win over the New York Yankees with a home run and a single, giving the Dodgers a four-game sweep in the World Series.
Sandy Koufax Sets World Series Strikeout Record with 15 in Game 1 vs Yankees – Full Radio Broadcast
On October 2, 1963, Sandy Koufax Sets World Series Strikeout Record by striking out 15 batters in Game One against the New York Yankees. The Dodgers win the game, 5-2, behind Koufax’ six-hit pitching. Koufax topped the recod set by Brooklyn Dodger Carl Erskine 10 years ago on this day vs the Yankees. Read more about…
