boston.com - 5/2/2008
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Ruth's sale marked the start of an 86-year drought for the Sox during which the Yanks soared. Ruth's sale marked the start of an 86-year drought for the Sox during which the Yanks soared. (Courtesy Historic Auctions)
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“Curse of the Bambino” Check to Go on Sale
EveryJoe » Sports Rumors —
Well, it’s not just any check and you can’t actually cash it, because it was endorsed in 1922 by then-Red Sox owner Harry Frazee.
It was part of a transaction for some guy named George Herman Ruth who was sent to play for some team in New York.
Yes indeed, you can own a part of Red Sox history, though you might be opening yourself up to an 86-year curse.
The check reflects the third installment of the deal that sent Babe Ruth to the Bronx Bombers and kicked off a ...
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One of the checks used to pay for Babe Ruth from the Yankees is going up for ...
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NY Post: Sports 5/2/2008
The bullpen was the Yankees' biggest concern when they started the season, but a month into the schedule the relief corps has been the most reliable unit on the team. The starting pitchers have been dreadful other than Andy Pettitte and Chien-Ming...
