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Old 05-04-2008, 09:14 PM
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Default For sale: A $50,000 installment payment for Babe Ruth in Auction

Posted By: MVSNYC

Frank- the story you are refering to is regarding the 1914 purchase of the Yankees.

On December 31st, at the Hotel Wolcott, Col. Ruppert & Col. Huston bought the Yankees for $450,000.

Ruppert brought his attorney and a certified check for his half...

Huston came alone, reached into his pocket, pulled out a huge roll of cash and proceeded to count out 225 thousand-dollar bills...

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