A World Series ticket from Whitey Ford’s two-hit shutout in the opener of the 1961 Fall Classic.

Why This Ticket Matters

On October 4, 1961, the New York Yankees defeated the Cincinnati Reds 2–0 in Game 1 of the World Series at Yankee Stadium.

Whitey Ford allowed only two hits in a complete-game shutout. Solo home runs by Elston Howard and Bill Skowron supplied the scoring for a Yankees club coming off the famous home-run chase between Roger Maris and Mickey Mantle.

This ticket represents the opening step in New York’s five-game championship and one of the two scoreless starts that earned Ford World Series Most Valuable Player honors.

Seller’s note: Historical information in this “Why This Ticket Matters” section is presented for general context and has not been independently verified for correctness.

Ticket Details

• Date: October 4, 1961
• Event: 1961 World Series, Game 1
• Teams: New York Yankees vs. Cincinnati Reds
• Venue: Yankee Stadium
• Final score: Yankees 2, Reds 0
• Winning pitcher: Whitey Ford
• Series result: Yankees won, four games to one