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Because he was a big star. He had won three World Series with the Red Sox, and was emerging as a dominant player of that era. He was also a little bit of a troublemaker, and it seems the Red Sox wanted to get rid of him.
There are lots of rumors and legends, however, of other reasons. One famous legend is that the owner of the Red Sox needed money to fund a play; however that appears to be unlikely.
Only the Yankees were really willing to make a deal for him- the president of the American League hated the then-owner of the Red Sox, and forbade other teams from dealing with him. The White Sox were also willing, but the infamous "Black Sox Scandal" put an end to that.
Miller Huggins
Huggins was the manager when the Yankees bought Babe Ruth. The owners were Jacob Ruppert and Tillinghast L'Hommedieu Huston.
Boston Red Sox owner Harry Frazee sold Babe Ruth to the Yankees on December 26, 1919.
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When did Babe Ruth go to the New York Yankees?
Babe Ruth was sold to the New York Yankees on December 26, 1919.
How many years did Babe Ruth play for the New York Yankees?
Babe Ruth played for the Yankees from 1920 through 1934.
Why was Babe Ruth sold to the New York Yankees?
The owner of the Boston Red Sox needed the money.
Did the New York Yankees own Fenway Park?
No, they did not. Actually yes they did. The deed to Fenway Park was part of the deal when the Red Sox sold Babe Ruth to the Yankees
What was the theatre production that Babe Ruth was sold for?
No, No NanetteBabe Ruth was sold to the Yankees for $125,000 but there is no proof that the money received had anything to do with the production of No, No Nanette.
What was Babe Ruth sold for in 1919 to the New York Yankees?
Babe Ruth was sold to the New York Yankees for $125,000.
What day was Babe Ruth sold to the New York Yankees?
Babe Ruth was sold to the New York Yankees on December 26, 1919.
When did Babe Ruth go to the New York Yankees?
Babe Ruth was sold to the New York Yankees on December 26, 1919.
How did Babe Ruth join the New York Yankees?
Slugger for SaleThe Boston Red Sox sold Babe Ruth to the Yankees.
What was the best trade the New York Yankees ever made?
The Red Sox trading Babe Ruth to the Yankees Babe Ruth was sold to the Yankees for $125,000 cash. He was never traded.
How many years did Babe Ruth play for the New York Yankees?
Babe Ruth played for the Yankees from 1920 through 1934.
How much was Babe Ruth sold for to the NY Yankees in 1920?
Babe Ruth was sold to the New York Yankees, not traded. The owner of the Boston Red Sox needed money to finance a Broadway play and sold the Babe for $100,000-the worst deal in the history of modern sports.
Why was Babe Ruth sold to the New York Yankees?
The owner of the Boston Red Sox needed the money.
How much was Babe Ruth's contract sold for?
Boston sold Babe Ruth's contract to the Yankees for $125,000 and a $350,000 loan against the mortgage on Fenway Park.
Did the New York Yankees own Fenway Park?
No, they did not. Actually yes they did. The deed to Fenway Park was part of the deal when the Red Sox sold Babe Ruth to the Yankees
What was the theatre production that Babe Ruth was sold for?
No, No NanetteBabe Ruth was sold to the Yankees for $125,000 but there is no proof that the money received had anything to do with the production of No, No Nanette.
Who owned the Boston Red Sox when they sold Babe Ruth to the Yankees?
Harry Herbert FrazeeHarry Herbert Frazee was the owner of the Boston Red Sox when Babe Ruth was sold to the Yankees. Frazee owned the Red Sox from 1916 to 1923.
