Whitey Ford Signed and Inscribed “HOF 74” Official Baseball
Official American League baseball signed by Yankees Hall of Fame pitcher Whitey Ford in blue ink on the sweet spot, additionally inscribed “HOF ‘74.“ Signature strong and ; ball bright with only very minor toning. Housed in a clear acrylic display cube.
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Nicknamed “The Chairman of the Board”, Whitey Ford spent his entire career pitching for the New York Yankees from 1950-1967. During that time he helped lead the Yankees to 6 World Series Championships and was awarded MVP for the 1961 World Series, shutting out the Reds twice (games 1 and 4). Ford also led the AL in wins and won the CY Young award for his incredible performance in ‘61, and was inducted into the Hall of Fame in 1974 after retiring in 1968.
The Official Bobby Brown American League baseballs (manufactured in Haiti) were utilized by professional baseball from 1985-1989, most likely when the ball was initially signed.
