#Whitey October 3
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For the month of October 2024 several of us are participating in the 30-Day World Series Coach4aday Challenge. Each day we attempt to learn something about some aspect of the World Series. Today I am profiling WHITEY FORD.
Edward Charles “Whitey” Ford was born in 1928 and holds the career record for most innings pitched (146) in the World Series. Only one other player (Christy Mathewson) has over 100 innings. He got the nickname in the minor leagues because of his light blond hair.
World Series 30-Day Challenge Guidelines
Like previous challenges there are no hard and fast rules to participate. There are a few suggested guidelines.
- Each day in October 2024 write about the World Series
- Share at least one fact about the event or the participants.
- If so inclined use the hash tag #Coach4adayChallenge on social media platforms
October 3rd-Whitey
Whitey Ford pitched in Major Leagues from 1950-1967. He missed two seasons 1951 and 1952 because of service in the US Army. His entire career was with the NY Yankees.
Here are some World Series records held by Whitey Ford.
Most Wins in World Series History (10): Whitey Ford holds the record for the most career wins in the World Series, with 10 victories. His ability to consistently win in high-pressure situations helped the Yankees dominate during his era. He also holds the record for most World Series Strikeouts with 94.
Most Consecutive Scoreless Innings (33⅔): Ford set the record for the most consecutive scoreless innings pitched in World Series play, with 33⅔ innings. He broke Babe Ruth’s long-standing record of 29⅔ scoreless innings in the 1961 World Series.
Most World Series Starts (22): Ford also holds the record for the most career starts in the World Series, with 22 games pitched over 11 different series.
He appeared in 11 World Series winning 6 of them. Whitey Ford World Series Top 10 List.
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