I wonder how that trade worked out.I admire [Red Sox owner Harry] Frazee's willingness to incur the enmity of the fans, at least temporarily, in his efforts to produce a happy, winning team.
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The Boston Red Sox sold Babe Ruth to the New York Yankees for $100,000 cash. Red Sox fans were highly supportive. Said one:
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Re: 100 Years Ago Today
Doesn't this quote suggest that most fans were not highly supportive of the deal? --Bobsilverscreenselect wrote: ↑Thu Dec 26, 2019 1:46 pmThe Boston Red Sox sold Babe Ruth to the New York Yankees for $100,000 cash. Red Sox fans were highly supportive. Said one:
I wonder how that trade worked out.I admire [Red Sox owner Harry] Frazee's willingness to incur the enmity of the fans, at least temporarily, in his efforts to produce a happy, winning team.
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