Whitey Ford

On this date in 1967, Whitey Ford retires from baseball with a 236 - 106 record.

"The way to make the coaches think you're in shape in spring training is to get a tan."

Whitey Ford

On this date in 1974, Whitey Ford was elected to the Hall of Fame.

"I never threw a spitter; well maybe once or twice when I really needed to get a guy out real bad."

Whitey Ford

On this date in 1961, Whitey Ford wins the AL Cy Young Award.

"Hell, if I didn't drink or smoke, I'd win twenty games every year. It's easy when you don't drink, smoke or horse around." 

Whitey Ford

On this date in 1967, Whitey Ford retires from baseball with a 236-106 record.

"You would be amazed how many important outs you can get by working the count down to where the hitter is sure you're going to throw to his weakness, and then throw to his power instead."

Frank Malzone

Born on today's date, Frank Malzone.

"I would go to those Old-Timers Days at Yankee Stadium and here come all the players. They'd just keep running them out there. They would bring out Yogi, Moose, Hank Bauer, Mantle, Whitey Ford, Tony Kubek, Richardson, Clete Boyer. I'd say to myself, 'No wonder we (Red Sox) never won anything."

Whitey Ford

On this date in 1974, Whitey Ford is elected to the Hall of Fame.

"The way to make coaches think you're in shape in spring training is to get a tan."

Nellie Fox

On this date in 1958, Nellie Fox sets a record for consecutive games without striking out at 98.

"Nellie was the toughest out for me. I struck him out once and I think the umpire blew the call." - Nellie Fox

Billy Martin

On this date in 1986, the Yankees retire Billy Martin's uniform number 1.

"I can tell you he has a great heart but I can't vouch for his liver." - Whitey Ford

Whitey Ford

On this date in 1967, Whitey Ford retires. He finishes his career with a 236-106 record.

"I never threw a spitter; well maybe once or twice when I really needed to get a guy out real bad."

Whitey Ford

On this date in 1967, White Ford earns his 236th and final major league win in an 11-2 decision over the White Sox.

"Hell, if I didn't drink or smoke, I'd win twenty games every year. It's easy when you don't drink, smoke or horse around."

Frank Malzone

Born on today's date, Frank Malzone.

"I would go to those Old-Timers' Days at Yankee Stadium and here come all the players. They'd just keep running them out there. They would bring out Yogi, Moose, Hank Bauer, Mantle, Whitey Ford, Tony Kubek, Richardson, Clete Boyer. I'd say to myself, 'No wonder we (Red Sox) never won anything.'"

Nellie Fox

On this date in 1959, Nellie Fox of the White Sox wins the AL MVP.

"Nellie Fox was the toughest out for me. In twelve years, I struck him out once, and I think the umpire blew the call." - Whitey Ford

Whitey Ford

On this date in 1961, Whitey Ford wins the AL Cy Yong Award.

"You would be amazed how many important outs you can get by working the count down to where the hitter is sure you're going to throw to his weakness, and then throw to his power instead."

Whitey Ford

On this date in 1974, Whitey Ford is inducted into the Hall of Fame.

"The way to make coaches think you're in shape in the Spring is get a tan."

Whitey Ford

On this date in 1950, Whitey Ford wins his first major league beating the White Sox 4-3.

"Hell, if I didn't drink or smoke, I'd win twenty games every year. It's easy when you don't drink, smoke or horse around."

Whitey Ford

On this date in 1967, Whitey Ford retires. He finishes with a 236-106 record.

"I never threw the spitter; well maybe once or twice when I really needed to get a guy out real bad."