Celebrating Ruth Signing with the Yankees
 

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...

1. January 5, 1920 Boston American paper
   
2. Ruth taking BP, Yankee Stadium Opening Day, 1923
   
3. Whiffing against the Browns, July 13, 1920
   
4. Rounding first after a big blast, early 20s (Thompson)

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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Big Babe
 

From a Reach Mag...