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MVSNYCFrank- 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...