I was fortunate enough to see Whitey pitch from 1950 to 1967. In the Summer of 1973, we went to Yankee Stadium to see the Oldtimer's Game.
Whitey Ford was pitching for one Oldtimers team, and Mickey Mantle was playing for the other Oldtimers team. When Mickey came to bat, Whitey
grooved the pitch to him. Mickey drove the ball deep into the Left Field stands. The crowd went wild with excitement. That was Mickey's last HR in
Yankee Stadium.
GOD Bless his soul....and, may GOD comfort his Family.
TED Z
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