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Harry Frazee sells Babe Ruth from the Boston Red Sox to the New York Yankees, in
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December 26

Babe Ruth Sold to the Yankees: The Curse of the Bambino Begins

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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