A bit misleading since while Ruth wasn't a home run slugging legend when he was traded, he was coming off his then record setting 29 home runs season as you later mentioned in this video. The guy wasn't that far off at that point.
Fair, but I think both points are accurate. He was the best player in the league and the home run record holder for a season. But 29 in a season was nothing compared to what he became later.
@@FlashbackSports-sd1nh It was still ahead of what other had at that point and wasn't even close to 30 years old when he did that. It was even a massive jump from 11 homers he did the year before when he was still mainly a pitcher which still tied the league for the lead. Not many even made it to 20 during the time.
th-cam.com/video/Dt9L78iYTmk/w-d-xo.html First off they didn't TRADE him, they SOLD him. And it's because the Babe was getting way to big for his britches and he long since worn out his welcome, THAT'S why. And honestly, New York was a far better fit for him, both on a baseball level and a personal level. Sure he would've still been a great HOF player in Boston but I don't think he would've been quite the larger than life national hero who even most non-baseball fans heard of without the bright lights and never sleeps New York that fit Babe's lifestyle MUCH better. Nearly everyone has at least heard of Babe Ruth but not nearly as many non-baseball fans know who Ted Williams or Ty Cobb is. Not to mention it was obvious Harry Frazee's first love was making plays, not running his baseball team. And just for clarification, the sale was not to fund No, No, Nanette...that was the play that came later (and Harry FINALLY found big success after many years of trying) and PAID OFF the loan (the sale had both cash and a loan).
Agreed, he probably never reaches greatest ever level in Boston, probably just HOF/great player. It’s an interesting topic that goes a lot deeper than why would Boston get rid of the greatest player ever. What an amazing era in baseball. Thanks for commenting
Ouch…
The original goat!
Yikes!
Go Sox!
Still amazes me to this day that this happened
Probably the most lopsided trade ever in sports?
Greatest trade ever?
A bit misleading since while Ruth wasn't a home run slugging legend when he was traded, he was coming off his then record setting 29 home runs season as you later mentioned in this video. The guy wasn't that far off at that point.
Fair, but I think both points are accurate. He was the best player in the league and the home run record holder for a season. But 29 in a season was nothing compared to what he became later.
@@FlashbackSports-sd1nh It was still ahead of what other had at that point and wasn't even close to 30 years old when he did that. It was even a massive jump from 11 homers he did the year before when he was still mainly a pitcher which still tied the league for the lead. Not many even made it to 20 during the time.
th-cam.com/video/Dt9L78iYTmk/w-d-xo.html
First off they didn't TRADE him, they SOLD him. And it's because the Babe was getting way to big for his britches and he long since worn out his welcome, THAT'S why. And honestly, New York was a far better fit for him, both on a baseball level and a personal level. Sure he would've still been a great HOF player in Boston but I don't think he would've been quite the larger than life national hero who even most non-baseball fans heard of without the bright lights and never sleeps New York that fit Babe's lifestyle MUCH better. Nearly everyone has at least heard of Babe Ruth but not nearly as many non-baseball fans know who Ted Williams or Ty Cobb is.
Not to mention it was obvious Harry Frazee's first love was making plays, not running his baseball team. And just for clarification, the sale was not to fund No, No, Nanette...that was the play that came later (and Harry FINALLY found big success after many years of trying) and PAID OFF the loan (the sale had both cash and a loan).
Agreed, he probably never reaches greatest ever level in Boston, probably just HOF/great player. It’s an interesting topic that goes a lot deeper than why would Boston get rid of the greatest player ever. What an amazing era in baseball. Thanks for commenting