The Curse of the Bambino! On January 5, 1920, the New York Yankees Major League Baseball club announces its purchase of the heavy-hitting outfielder George Herman “Babe” Ruth from the Boston Red Sox for the sum of $125,000. In all, Ruth had played six seasons with the Red Sox, leading them to three World Series victories. After this trade, the Red Sox would not win another World Series until 2004, announcing the end of the "Curse of the Bambino" on the Boston Red Sox franchise. What's your favorite piece of Babe Ruth history?! #baseballhistory #baberuthhistory #baberuthleague