{"product_id":"1961-topps-whitey-ford-160-new-york-yankees","title":"1961 Topps Whitey Ford #160 New York Yankees Vintage Baseball Card","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA legendary Yankees pitcher, a classic 1961 Topps portrait, and an authentic piece of baseball's golden era.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCelebrate the remarkable career of Whitey Ford with this \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e1961 Topps Whitey Ford #160\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e baseball trading card, featuring the New York Yankees Hall of Fame pitcher.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe card presents a traditional portrait of Ford wearing his navy Yankees cap and pinstriped uniform. A cream-colored border, understated player photograph, and red-and-yellow identification panels give the card its distinctive early-1960s Topps appearance.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eProduced during the season in which Ford would win both the American League Cy Young Award and World Series MVP honors, this collectible offers a wonderful connection to one of the Yankees' most successful eras.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAbout Whitey Ford\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEdward Charles \"Whitey\" Ford, affectionately known as \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Chairman of the Board\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, became one of the most accomplished pitchers in New York Yankees history.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKnown for his exceptional control, strategic approach to pitching, and composure under pressure, Ford spent his entire Major League career with the Yankees.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDuring his remarkable career, he helped New York win six World Series championships and appeared on 11 American League pennant-winning teams.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHis finest season came in 1961, when he compiled a 25–4 record and earned the Cy Young Award. That October, he helped the Yankees defeat the Cincinnati Reds and received World Series MVP honors.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFord finished his career with 236 victories and a 2.75 earned run average. He was inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame in 1974, alongside longtime teammate Mickey Mantle.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAbout 1961 Topps Baseball\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe 1961 Topps Baseball collection captures one of the most memorable periods in Major League Baseball history, featuring legendary players, colorful team designs, and the familiar portrait photography of early Topps cards.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe collection includes 587 numbered cards celebrating established stars, emerging players, and important moments in baseball.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhitey Ford #160\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e features a classic Yankees portrait on the front, with biographical information and historical pitching statistics on the reverse.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIts understated design, authentic vintage character, and connection to Ford's Hall of Fame career make it an appealing collectible for Yankees enthusiasts and collectors of early-1960s baseball cards.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCard Details\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePlayer:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Whitey Ford\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTeam:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e New York Yankees\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eYear:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 1961\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eManufacturer:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Topps\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSet:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Topps Baseball\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCard Number:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 160\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCard Type:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Vintage Base Card\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePosition:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Pitcher\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThrows:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Left\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAutograph:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e No\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSport:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Baseball \/ MLB\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCondition:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Ungraded; age-related wear present\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCondition \u0026amp; Photography\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis is an original, ungraded 1961 Topps baseball trading card showing wear consistent with its age and handling history.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eVisible imperfections include wear to the corners and edges, along with general signs of aging. The card retains its classic player portrait, printed identification, and statistical information on the reverse.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePlease review all photographs carefully to evaluate the corners, edges, surfaces, centering, coloration, and overall condition. Additional imperfections may be present.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis is a vintage collectible offered in its existing condition. 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