Concourse in the Bronx in Bronx County, New York — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Edward "Whitey" Ford
Photographed By Erik Lander, July 9, 2005
1. Whitey Ford Marker
"Chairman of the Board"
New York Yankees 1950, 1953 - 67
Led Yankees to 11 pennants and six world championships Leads all Yankee pitchers in games, innings, wins, strikeouts and shutouts. Cy Young award winner in 1961. Holds many World Series records including 33 2/3 consecutive scoreless innings.
Erected by New York Yankees August 2, 1987
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Sports. A significant historical year for this entry is 1950.
Location. 40° 49.785′ N, 73° 55.568′ W. Marker is in Bronx, New York, in Bronx County. It is in Concourse. Marker is at the intersection of 161st. St. and River Ave. on 161st. St.. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Bronx NY 10451, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Joseph Vincent McCarthy (here, next to this marker); Philip Francis Rizzuto (here, next to this marker); Charles Herbert "Red" Ruffing (here, next to this marker); Lawrence Peter "Yogi" Berra (here, next to this marker); Thurman Munson (here, next to this marker); Ron Guidry (here, next to this marker); Miller James Huggins (here, next to this marker); Vernon "Lefty" Gomez (here, next to this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Bronx.
More about this marker. Located in Monument Park in Yankee
this page online
Regarding Edward "Whitey" Ford. He also has a record 10 victories in the World Series.
Credits. This page was last revised on January 31, 2023. It was originally submitted on March 23, 2012, by Erik Lander of Brooklyn, New York. This page has been viewed 480 times since then and 36 times this year. Last updated on April 22, 2022, by Carl Gordon Moore Jr. of North East, Maryland. Photo 1. submitted on March 23, 2012, by Erik Lander of Brooklyn, New York. • Michael Herrick was the editor who published this page.
