On this day,

[Rick2583]

In 1920 Boston Red Sox owner Harry Frazee sells pitcher/outfielder Babe Ruth to the New York Yankees for $125,000 plus a $350,000 loan.

In 1973 A 12 member group headed by George Steinbrenner buys the New York Yankees from the Columbia broadcasting system for $10 million.

 

[totus44]

So we have to wait until 2026 for the next franchise milestone?

 

[Rick2583]

So we have to wait until 2026 for the next franchise milestone?

Yep, every 53 years.

 

[totus44]

Yep, every 53 years.

If Cashman has a job this time next next year, I can see a tar&feather Tampa road trip in our future.