Celebrating Ruth Signing with the Yankees

[jacksons]

Today is the anniversary of Ruth signing with the Yankees, as it was announced in New York on January 5, 1920.

Show your materials related to the signing, or from some of Ruth's first years in pinstripes...


January 5, 1920 Boston American paper

Ruth taking BP, Yankee Stadium Opening Day, 1923

Whiffing against the Browns, July 13, 1920

Rounding first after a big blast, early 20s (Thompson)

[David Atkatz]

Here's a letter from the man who sold him, regarding "No, No, Nanette." (Contrary to popular belief, though, the play had absolutely nothing to do with Ruth's sale.)

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[smokelessjoe]

From a Reach Mag...