Charles Herbert "Red" Ruffing
New York Yankees
1930 - 1942
1945 - 1946
US Army Air Division 1943 - 1945
The Yankees' all time leader in wins by a right hand pitcher with 231. The only pitcher in franchise history to compile four consecutive 20 win seasons from 1936 - 1939 when he led the Yankees to four straight World Championships. A durable pitcher, he holds the Yankees' record for most complete games with 261. One of the greatest hitting pitchers of all time, he batted .300 or better in eight seasons.
Inducted into The Baseball Hall of Fame in 1967
Dedicated by the New York Yankees July 10, 2004
Marker is at the intersection of 161st St. and River Ave. on 161st St..
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