Babe Ruth Sold: The Curse Begins for Red Sox
Harry Frazee sells Babe Ruth from the Boston Red Sox to the New York Yankees, instantly transforming a struggling franchise into a dynasty while deepening the curse that haunted Boston for nearly a century. This transaction reshaped the competitive landscape of American baseball and cemented the rivalry between two of the sport's most teams.
December 26, 1919
107 years ago
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