How else would Barfield, a Yankee from 1989-1992, and a Toronto Blue Jays All-Star in 1986, forge such a strong connection with both Whitey and Joan Ford? The Chairman of the Board passed away in ...

The Dodgers were down 6-4 in the eighth inning, and Whitey Ford was on the mound for the Yankees. Jackie Robinson was on third base for the Dodgers and went to steal home as Ford entered his windup.