Ron Guidry
| Birthdate | 08/28/1950 |
| Death Date | |
| Debut Year | 1975 |
| Year of Induction | |
| Teams | Yankees |
| Position | Pitcher |
The 1978 Cy Young award winner, Ron Guidry was the Yankee captain from 1986 through 1988. His jersey number 49 was retired in 2003.
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Autographed Ron Guidry photo at Monument Park induction
Autographed Ron Guidry photo at Monument Park induction
Powered in large part by his incredible 1978 season, Ron Guidry earned a lasting place in Yankee lore. Shown here is a photo taken on “Ron Guidry Day”, August 23, 2003. That afternoon the Yankees retired his #49 and dedicated a plaque honoring Guidry at Monument Park in Yankee Stadium. The plaque hails Guidry as “A dominating pitcher and a respected leader” and “A true Yankee.” All living Yankee greats previously honored were present for the ceremony — Phil Rizzuto, Yogi Berra, Whitey Ford, Reggie Jackson, and Don Mattingly.
Is Ron Guidry worthy of the baseball Hall of Fame? He certainly has some strong credentials: Two World Series rings, four All Star appearances, and a Cy Young Award. Guidry appeared on the writers’ ballot starting in 1994 never gaining 10% of the vote before slipping off the ballot with 4.9% in 2002. Whether he makes it or not, Ron Guidry will forever be remembered as one of the dominant pitchers of his era.
Autographed photo commemorating 1978 season
Autographed photo commemorating 1978 season
Ron Guidry had one of the most dominating seasons in the history of the Major Leagues in 1978. A 25-3 win/loss record paired with a 1.74 pushed Guidry to the Cy Young Award and a runner-up status in MVP voting. “Gator” led the Major Leagues in wins, winning percentage, ERA, WHIP, and hits/9 innings. To cap it off the Yankees won their second straight World Series title behind their Cy Young hurler.
