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HOFer, Whitey Ford was known as the “Chairman of the Board” for his ability remain calm and in command during high pressure situations. While Mickey Mantle and Company took care of the offense, it was Whitey Ford who led the pitching staff that powered the 1950s-60s Yankees dynasty. From 1950 to 1964 (serving for the US Army during the Korean War era in 1951 & 52), Whitey pitched the Yanks to 11 pennants and six World Championships. In the 11 Fall Classics he pitched in, Whitey won 10 games, more than any other pitcher in history. His dominance in the 1960 World Series was no different. In Game 3 Whitey threw a 4-hit shutout to put New York ahead in the Series 2 games to 1. The Pirates fought back and took the next two games to give them the 3-2 edge. Now it was up to Whitey to stop the Pirates from stealing the Series. As was expected, the Yankees veteran ace rose to the occasion, shutting out the Pirates for the second time and forcing a Game 7. His two shutouts added to his continuous scoreless World Series innings streak which culminated in his breaking the old record, set by Babe Ruth, in the 1961 Series. Though notoriously poor with a bat, Whitey hit pretty well during the 1960 Series. In the two games he pitched, Whitey got a pair of hits in eight at-bats for a .250 average. He also scored a run while knocking in two. This is an Adirondack Ed “Whitey” Ford 24C pro model bat, which measures 35” and weighs 32.25 ounces. The bat shows evidence of; a few ball marks, cleat marks and a light coat of pine tar. The model number (24C) is stamped into the knob. Whitey signed and inscribed the barrel in black marker “My 1960 Game Used WS Bat”, in our opinion rating a 7. This bat was presented to us as game-used and in our opinion shows appropriate use. Accompanied by a letter from PSA/DNA GU 10 (1B10983 with sticker on the end) and a full JSA LOA. Also accompanied by an LOA from Whitey Ford stating “This bat shows game use, and was used by me, and only me, during the 1960 World Series”.