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American History

mahatmakanejeeves

(62,102 posts) Thu Dec 26, 2024, 02:55 PM Dec 26

• 1919 – Babe Ruth of the Boston Red Sox is sold to the New York Yankees by owner Harry Frazee, allegedly establishing the Curse of the Bambino superstition.

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On this day, December 26, 1919, Boston Red Sox owner Harry Frazee sold Babe Ruth to the New York Yankees. (Original Post) mahatmakanejeeves Dec 26 OP

By the pound? Frasier Balzov Dec 26 #1

He weighed 190 at a height of 6'2" at the time of the sale. rsdsharp Dec 26 #2

Age 24. Not unhealthy by those stats. Frasier Balzov Dec 26 #3

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1. By the pound?

Thu Dec 26, 2024, 03:36 PM

Dec 26

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2. He weighed 190 at a height of 6'2" at the time of the sale.

Thu Dec 26, 2024, 03:43 PM

Dec 26

(3,639 posts)

3. Age 24. Not unhealthy by those stats.

Thu Dec 26, 2024, 04:38 PM

Dec 26