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Whitey Ford “Chairman of the Board” Signed Photo and OML Selig Baseball.
Lot 393. Whitey Ford “Chairman of the Board” Signed Photo and OML Selig Baseball. A fine pair of items signed by the most successful pitcher of the 20th century based on winning percentage. He won 69 percent of his games and allowed only 2.75 runs per game. His place in the hierarchy of great pitchers seems to be somewhat lower than it otherwise might be because he played for a good baseball team, and he won with finesse and control rather than power. Casey Stengel, who certainly knew Ford’s abilities well, said of his left-handed star: “If you had one game to win and your life depended on it, you’d want him to pitch it.” Because he was cool and in command under pressure, Ford became known as the “Chairman of the Board.” He added this notation on a 16” x 20” sepia photo that shows him pitching at Pittsburgh’s Forbes Field in Game 6 of the 1960 World Series with a 12-0 lead. Ford did his part in the Series to capture another World Championship for the Bronx team. In two starts, he pitched two complete scoreless games. Ford’s autograph and the addition are gem mint 10. So is his signature on the sweet spot of a mint OML ball; he added “HOF ’74.” Kevin Keating authenticated the signatures.
Winning Bid $262.
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