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Whitey Ford, 91, pitcher who epitomized mighty Yankees, dies - NBC
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The Last Yankee and the Ghosts of Fort Lauderdale Stadium
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Gleyber Torres and Mike Ford Power the Yankees Again - The New
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Yankees first baseman Mike Ford's pitching performance provides
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Down many left-handed bats, Giants trade for Mariners' corner
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Mariners made the necessary adjustments, win big in second
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Mike Ford's journey to Yankees includes phone call that saved it all
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Mike Ford 2021 Yankees Highlights
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Logan Gilbert throws a gem, Mike Ford goes deep as Mariners win
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Yankees Could Face Some Tough Calls as Their Regulars Return - The
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Mariners Mike Ford played for four MLB teams, four Minors teams in
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Mike Ford Named Pinstriped Prospects Batter of the Year
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Mariano Rivera - Wikipedia
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Yankees' Mike Ford could be another Luke Voit if he'd ever get a