0
He did not want to go, he was traded for cash.
Babe Ruth was sold to the Yankees by Boston Red Sox owner Harry Frazee for $125,000. After the 1919 season, Babe wanted a pay raise and said he wouldn't play if he didn't get it. Frazee lost patience with him and after turning down a trade with the Chicago White Sox, he agreed to the all cash deal with the Yankees.
Still curious? Ask our experts.
Chat with our AI personalities
BeauYou're doing better than you think!
Chat with Beau
JordanLooking for a career mentor? I've seen my fair share of shake-ups.
Chat with Jordan
ProfessorI will give you the most educated answer.
Chat with ProfessorAdd your answer:
Earn +20 ptsQ: Why did Babe Ruth go to the New York Yankees?
Write your answer...
Submit
Still have questions?
Continue Learning about General History
When did Babe Ruth go to the New York Yankees?
Babe Ruth was sold to the New York Yankees on December 26, 1919.
Is Babe Ruth's number retired on the New York Yankees?
Yes, The New York Yankees retired number 3 in honor of Babe Ruth in 1948.
How many years did Babe Ruth play for the New York Yankees?
Babe Ruth played for the Yankees from 1920 through 1934.
What year did Babe Ruth stop playing baseball for the New York Yankees?
Babe Ruth's final season with the Yankees was 1934.
What was Babe Ruth's salary in 1920?
Babe Ruth made $20,000 with the New York Yankees in 1920. Hope this helps! Dr. B.
Trending Questions
What happened on waitangi day in 1840?
What victory over the Persians in 490 BCE was touted as a great victory of Greek freedoms over Asian despotism?
Piligrims came to America in search of freedom of?
Who took troops and elephants over the Alps in the 3rd century BC?
What is a European code of honorable behavior for knights?
Why did the second contitental congress send a olive branch petition to king george lll?
Can you hit a tee from under the golf ball?
How do you like China?
How do monsoons shape the season of south Asia?
What was the purpose of vasco da gama's voyage?
What formerly divided city is now the capital of united Germany?
How much does a shelter box cost?
Where can you purchase or rent a Chinese bridal carriage or sedan chair?
Why is an eagle the symbol of America?
How were the civil rights and the feminist movements different?
How did the hieroglyphics influence society?
Is Chelmno extermination camp still standing?
What is the Northwest Passage used for?
What did the ancient Greeks think about the arrangement of the stars and planets?
Was the Russian revolution the fulfilment of Marx's predictions?
Copyright ©2025 Infospace Holdings LLC, A System1 Company. All Rights Reserved. The material on this site can not be reproduced, distributed, transmitted, cached or otherwise used, except with prior written permission of Answers.