FILE - Former player Whitey Ford of the New York Yankees. (Photo by Adam Hunger/Getty Images) NEW YORK - NY Yankees legend Whitey Ford has died at the age of 91, announced the team Friday via Twitter."The Yankees are incredibly saddened to learn of the passing of Hall of Famer Whitey Ford.
Whitey spent his entire 16-year career as a Yankee. A 6x WS Champion and 10x All-Star, The Chairman of the Board was one of the best lefties to ever toe the rubber.