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Hall of Fame pitcher Don Sutton dies at 75

MLB // 2 years ago

Hall of Fame pitcher Don Sutton dies at 75

Hall of Fame pitcher Don Sutton, who won over 300 games in his MLB career, died Monday night, it was announced. He was 75.

Former New York Yankees pitcher Edward 'Whitey' Ford dies at 91

Sports News // 2 years ago

Former New York Yankees pitcher Edward 'Whitey' Ford dies at 91

Edward "Whitey" Ford, a pitcher who spent all 16 years of his career with the New York Yankees and led the franchise to six World Series championships, has died, the club announced Friday. He was 91.

Former MLB player, manager and executive Eddie Kasko dies at 88

MLB // 2 years ago

Former MLB player, manager and executive Eddie Kasko dies at 88

Eddie Kasko -- a former Major League Baseball All-Star infielder, manager and executive -- has died at the age of 88, his former team said.

Mariners face Red Sox knuckleballer Steven Wright

MLB // 4 years ago

Mariners face Red Sox knuckleballer Steven Wright

Kyle Seager was asked before Thursday's series opener against the Boston Red Sox what it's like to face a knuckleball pitcher.

Derek Jeter game tickets 340 percent more pricey than Bernie Williams' jersey retirement

MLB // 5 years ago

Derek Jeter game tickets 340 percent more pricey than Bernie Williams' jersey retirement

Bernie Williams' jersey retirement game was the most expensive ticket in town in 2015, but nothing compared to Derek Jeter's goodbye.

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Top News // 6 years ago

On Oct. 21, 1959, rocket designer Wernher von Braun and his team were transferred from the U.S. Army to the newly created National Aeronautics and Space Administration.

Former Cincinnati Reds LHP Jim O'Toole dies at 78

Sports News // 7 years ago

Former Cincinnati Reds LHP Jim O'Toole dies at 78

Former Cincinnati Reds All-Star pitcher Jim O'Toole has died at age 78 after a lengthy battle with cancer.

Odd News // 8 years ago

UPI Almanac for Tuesday, Oct. 21, 2014

Sports News // 9 years ago

Former Yankees pitcher Johnny Kucks dead at 81

Former New York Yankees pitcher Johnny Kucks, who clinched the 1956 World Series against Brooklyn, has died of cancer in New Jersey, his family said. He was 81.

Odd News // 9 years ago

UPI Almanac for Monday, Oct. 21, 2013.

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He was one of my best friends on earth and the greatest hitter I ever faced. I faced a lot of guys, including Lou Gehrig. He was a great friend to me wife Anne and me. He was a great American
Williams remembered as American icon Jul 05, 2002

He was one of my idols, along with (Joe) DiMaggio, Mickey (Mantle) and Stan Musial. He was so nice to my kids. My sons, Eddie and Tommy, went to Ted's camp about 35 years ago in Lakeville, Mass. My wife, Joan, and I went to visit them at the camp and Ted asked us to go and have lunch with him. Joan asked Ted about hitting and he got up in the middle of the restaurant, took his menu, wrapped it up and started showing her about hitting. He was the greatest hitter I ever faced
Williams remembered as American icon Jul 05, 2002

Edward Charles "Whitey" Ford (born October 21, 1928) is a former Major League Baseball pitcher who spent his entire 18-year career with the New York Yankees. He was voted into the Baseball Hall of Fame in 1974.

Ford was a native of the Astoria neighborhood of Queens, located in New York City just a few miles from Yankee Stadium over the Triborough Bridge. Ford was signed by the New York Yankees as an amateur free agent in 1947, and played his entire career in a Yankees uniform. He was given the nickname "Whitey" while in the minor leagues for his exceptionally blond hair. Ford graduated from Aviation High School in nearby Sunnyside, Queens.

Ford began his Major League Baseball career on July 1, 1950, with the Yankees and made a spectacular debut, winning his first nine decisions before losing a game in relief. Ford received a handful of lower-ballot Most Valuable Player votes despite throwing just 112 innings, and was voted the AL Rookie of the Year by the Sporting News. (Walt Dropo was the Rookie of Year choice of the BBWAA.)

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