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.
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Babe Ruth made $20,000 with the New York Yankees in 1920. Hope this helps! Dr. B.
The most Babe Ruth earned for a season was $80,000 in 1930 and 1931. His last season, 1935, he earned $25,000.