THE STORY
In December 1919, Boston Red Sox owner Harry Frazee sold Babe Ruth to the New York Yankees for $100,000 and a $300,000 loan. This sale marked the beginning of the Yankees' dominance in Major League Baseball, while the Red Sox experienced a championship drought lasting 86 years. The transaction is often cited as a pivotal moment in baseball history.
TEAMS / PEOPLE:
Boston Red Sox, New York Yankees, Babe Ruth
WHY IT MATTERS
The sale of Babe Ruth to the Yankees is frequently cited as a pivotal moment in baseball history, leading to the Yankees' dominance and the Red Sox's championship drought lasting 86 years.