Ford was the second-oldest surviving Hall of Famer behind the former 93-year-old Dodger manager Tommy Lasorda. Whitey Ford was nicknamed “the Chairman of the Board” by teammate Elston Howard for having a  calm demeanor in high pressure situations. Photo Source:Author Delaywaves Whitey Ford was an American professional baseball pitcher who played his entire 16-year … Continue reading Whitey Ford Dies at 91: Beloved Yankees Pitcher Who Confounded Batters