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Mariano Rivera Is the Best Ever, but Even He »
Mariano Rivera is the greatest closer in baseball history, but once upon a time, long, long ago, there were relief pitchers who were asked to do things that no one in his right mind would want Mariano Rivera to do, because not even the great Rivera could do them. September 30, 1952 Brooklyn Dodgers' manager Charlie Dressen announced that [...]
Bernie Williams Always Did the Right Thing »
Bernie Williams' baseball career ended under circumstances that seemed mysterious to some individuals, but not to those who know him. Williams has basic values he will always honor. His parents taught him to treat others the way he wanted to be treated, and all he asks is that others provide him the same respect he gives them. Bernie [...]
When Mickey Mantle Rooted Against Billy Martin »
"I love Billy, but I'm still a Yankee. I was rooting for the Yankees to win that playoff last week against Billy." Mickey Mantle and Billy Martin's friendship is legendary. They were Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid, Batman and Robin, and Thelma and Louise all rolled into one. However, when it came to the Yankees, Mickey Mantle was a Yankee. [...]
Whitey Ford and Mickey Mantle Had to Be Good Boys »
In 1958, Whitey Ford led the American League with a 2.01 ERA, winning 14, losing seven, and pitching 219 and one-third innings. Mickey Mantle batted .304 with an American League-leading 42 home runs. Yankees general manager George Weiss wanted to cut Ford's salary by $8,000 and Mantle's by $5,000 for the 1959 season. Whitey Ford Had to Be a [...]
If Bill Bevens Pitched for the New York Yankees Today »
Rammy Manuel has rooted for the Los Angeles Dodgers since he came to the United States. He is too young to have seen Bill Bevens' one-hitter in the 1947 World Series, but his father used to talk about that game whenever Rammy mentioned the New York Yankees, the one team that the elder Manuel really didn't like. My father was at [...]
The New York Yankees’ Greatest Era »
Baseball fans have been repeatedly told that the New York Yankees are the greatest dynasty in sports history, but they are rarely told that since 1958, the Yankees' dominance with respect to winning the World Series, has decreased. From 1921-1958, the Yankees won 24 pennants and 18 World Championships. From 1960-2009, the Yankees have won 16 [...]
For the New York Yankees, The 1961 World Series Was No »
The 1961 New York Yankees defeated the Cincinnati Reds in a five game World Series that was closer than the final result indicates. 1961 was one of the finest seasons in Yankees' history, but the passage of time often creates a false reality. Recently, the host of a sports show discussed the 1961 World Series. It was concluded that beating the [...]
Waite Hoyt and His New York Yankees Uniform »
Waite Hoyt won 22 games for the 1927 New York Yankees. Hoyt spent 10 seasons with the Yankees, winning 157 games before being sent to Detroit in 1930. Although he played for many teams, including the three New York teams, Hoyt was a Yankee. The Cocky Chicago Cubs In 1938, Waite was pitching for the Brooklyn Dodgers against the [...]
Whitey Ford Was “Mr. Clutch” »
Denny Kewsinitch has rooted for Whitey Ford ever since he signed his autograph book in front of the real Yankee Stadium at the end of the 1950 season. Denny considers Whitey to be one of the top clutch pitchers of all time. Whitey Ford was a great clutch pitcher, who was instrumental in the New York Yankees winning 11 pennants and six [...]
Whitey Ford Never Started an “Ultimate” »
Kris Burmen has always known that Whitey Ford is a terribly overrated pitcher. He has some facts to support his contention. Whitey Ford was the Chairman of the Board. He was the pitching ace that New York Yankees' manager Casey Stengel saved to face the other contenders. Twenty Wins Instead of starting Ford against the [...]