How Well Do You Know Whitey Ford?

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    What's his wife's name?

    • Joanne Crawford
    • Joan Ford
    • Joan Sims
    • Joanne Logan
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About This Quiz

He is an American former professional baseball pitcher who spent most of his career life as a Major League Baseball player with the New York Yankees. He was so inspiring as a player that one of his sons became a baseball player too. Are you a big fan of Whitey Ford? If yes, try to complete our quiz now!

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  • 2. 
    What's his nickname? - ProProfs

    What's his nickname?

    • The Ripper

    • The Boss

    • The Chairman of the Board

    • Hurricane Ford

    Correct Answer
    A. The Chairman of the Board
    Explanation
    The correct answer is "The Chairman of the Board." This nickname is commonly associated with Frank Sinatra, who was known as "The Chairman of the Board" due to his influential status in the music industry. This nickname represented his powerful presence and leadership in the entertainment world.

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  • 3. 
    What was his number? - ProProfs

    What was his number?

    • 12

    • 16

    • 20

    • 22

    Correct Answer
    A. 16
  • 4. 
    How many children does he have? - ProProfs

    How many children does he have?

    • 3

    • 2

    • 1

    • None

    Correct Answer
    A. 3
    Explanation
    The correct answer is 3 because it states that he has three children.

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  • 5. 
    How tall is he? - ProProfs

    How tall is he?

    • 6' 3"

    • 5'10"

    • 5' 7"

    • 6' 5"

    Correct Answer
    A. 5'10"
    Explanation
    The correct answer is 5'10". This answer indicates that the person's height is 5 feet and 10 inches.

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  • 6. 
    Where was he born? - ProProfs

    Where was he born?

    • Astoria, New York.

    • Manhattan, New York.

    • Detroit, Michigan

    • San Diego, California

    Correct Answer
    A. Astoria, New York.
    Explanation
    The correct answer is Astoria, New York. This is because the question is asking for the birthplace of the person, and Astoria, New York is the only option provided that fits this criteria. Manhattan, New York, Detroit, Michigan, and San Diego, California are all different locations, but they are not the birthplace of the person in question.

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  • 7. 
    How many wins did he get during his career? - ProProfs

    How many wins did he get during his career?

    • 215

    • 220

    • 228

    • 236

    Correct Answer
    A. 236
    Explanation
    The answer to the question is 236, which indicates the number of wins he achieved during his career.

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  • 8. 
    How many sons did he have? - ProProfs

    How many sons did he have?

    • 2

    • 3

    • 1

    • None

    Correct Answer
    A. 2
    Explanation
    The question is asking about the number of sons "he" had. The answer is 2, indicating that "he" had two sons.

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  • 9. 
    How many losses did he get during his career? - ProProfs

    How many losses did he get during his career?

    • 80

    • 98

    • 102

    • 106

    Correct Answer
    A. 106
    Explanation
    The answer is 106 because it is the highest number among the options provided. This suggests that he experienced a significant number of losses during his career.

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  • 10. 
    When was he born? - ProProfs

    When was he born?

    • May 17, 1928

    • July 17, 1928

    • October 21, 1928

    • October 19, 1928

    Correct Answer
    A. October 21, 1928

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