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Babe Ruth wasn't traded. He was sold to the New York Yankess in January, 1920. The owner of the Red Sox at that time was a gentleman named Harry Frazee who had bought the Red Sox in 1916. He made his fortune as a theatre owner who produced his own plays. After the 1919 season, Frazee got in some financial troubles and was unable to make payments to his creditors. At the same time Ruth, who before the season had signed a three year contract at ,000 a year, was suggesting that he would sit out the 1920 season since he had broken the single season home run record in 1919 and that his salary was too low for someone of his stardom. Also, the 1919 season topped all others as far as revenues to the owners were concerned, which was more fuel for the Babe's argument. So Frazee, short of money and worried about a public relations fiasco, contacted the owners of the New York Yankees to discuss unloading Ruth. The Yankee owners agreed to pay 100,000 for him, ,000 upfront in cash and ,000 in the Novembers of 1920, 1921, and 1922.
Babe Ruth was sold to the Yankees by the infamous Red Sox owner Harry Frazee. But contrary to popular belief, Frazee did not need the money nor was the play "No, No Nanette" a bomb. Babe was uncontrollable and Frazee thought it best to make the best deal he could for the Babe. After all, Babe had just set the Home Run record in 1919 for the Red Sox.
He got traded to the New York Yankees in 1920
Babe Ruth was never traded to the Yankees, he was sold for $100,000.
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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.
Which three teams did Babe Ruth play for?
Babe Ruth played for the Boston Braves after the Yankees.
What started the rivalry between the Boston Red Sox and the New York Yankees?
Curse of the bambino. Babe Ruth Trade
Who did Babe Ruth play for in his career?
Babe Ruth played for the following three teams: * Boston Red Sox from 1914-1919 * New York Yankees from 1920 - 1934 * Boston Braves in 1935
Why did Babe Ruth go to the New York Yankees?
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.
Boston sends slugger Ruth to the Yankees?
Yes, they traded Babe Ruth to the Yankees in 1919.
How did Babe Ruth join the New York Yankees?
Slugger for SaleThe Boston Red Sox sold Babe Ruth to the Yankees.
When did Babe Ruth go to the New York Yankees?
Babe Ruth was sold to the New York Yankees on December 26, 1919.
Which three teams did Babe Ruth play for?
Babe Ruth played for the Boston Braves after the Yankees.
What started the rivalry between the Boston Red Sox and the New York Yankees?
Curse of the bambino. Babe Ruth Trade
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.
What baseball team did babe Ruth play for 15 seasons?
Babe Ruth played with the Boston Red Sox, the N.Y. Yankees, and the Boston Braves.
What team was Babe Ruth name?
Babe Ruth began his Major League career with the Boston Red Sox in 1914.
Where did Babe Ruth play his first game against the New York Yankees?
Boston
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.
Did babe Ruth play again with Boston Red Sox after the yankees?
No. Babe played in 28 games with the Boston Braves of the National League after leaving the Yankees but he did not go back to the Red Sox.
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.
