Ford’s death was announced by the Yankees in a tweet on Friday.
New York Yankees great Whitey Ford has died at 91. The team announced his death on Friday. MLB commissioner Robert Manfred mourned Ford’s loss in a statement. „Whitey earned his status as the ace of some of the most memorable teams in our sport’s rich history. Beyond the Chairman of the Board’s excellence on the mound, he was a distinguished ambassador for our National Pastime throughout his life. I extend my deepest condolences to Whitey’s family, his friends and admirers throughout our game, and all fans of the Yankees,“ the commissioner said. Edward Charles Ford played 16 seasons with the Bronx Bombers, beginning in 1950, only to serve two years in the military before returning in 1953. The left-handed pitcher won 236 of the games he pitched and had a career ERA of 2.
