February 27, 200521 yr From this day in history at the Hall of Fame web site. On February 26, 1935, the New York Yankees release longtime star outfielder Babe Ruth, freeing him to sign a $20,000 contract with the National League’s Boston Braves. Ruth’s new contract with the Braves also gives him a share of the team’s profits. In 1934, Ruth had endured one of his worst seasons with the Yankees-at least by his lofty standards-with a .288 batting average, 22 home runs, and 84 RBIs. In 1935, Ruth will play only 28 games for the Braves before announcing his retirement on June 2 at the age of 40. Ruth will hit the final three home runs of his major league career on May 25 against the Pittsburgh Pirate, giving him a total of 714. His last home run will clear the right field grandstand at Forbes Field and will travel an estimated 600 feet. .288 - 22 - 84 got him released! It would have been a career achievement for a lot of guys.
February 27, 200521 yr QUOTE(TLAK @ Feb 26, 2005 -> 06:49 PM) From this day in history at the Hall of Fame web site. .288 - 22 - 84 got him released! It would have been a career achievement for a lot of guys. <{POST_SNAPBACK}> It's hard to believe but thats how great a player he was. Just imagine what he could of done if he wasn't falling down drunk most nights.
February 27, 200521 yr He had a .985 OPS that year too. A .985 OPS nowadays is very good, and back then, it got Ruth released.
February 27, 200521 yr QUOTE(Jeckle2000 @ Feb 27, 2005 -> 01:04 AM) It's hard to believe but thats how great a player he was. Just imagine what he could of done if he wasn't falling down drunk most nights.
February 27, 200521 yr QUOTE(Jeckle2000 @ Feb 27, 2005 -> 01:04 AM) It's hard to believe but thats how great a player he was. Just imagine what he could of done if he wasn't falling down drunk most nights. Probably would not have been as good.
February 27, 200521 yr For the Babe, .288 - 22 - 84 = "diminished skills" How many steals did he have?
February 27, 200521 yr QUOTE(The Critic @ Feb 27, 2005 -> 08:10 AM) For the Babe, .288 - 22 - 84 = "diminished skills" How many steals did he have? I'd take those diminished skills on a team any day.
February 27, 200521 yr QUOTE(WilliamTell @ Feb 27, 2005 -> 11:51 AM) I'd take those diminished skills on a team any day. He was Juan Uribe....283, 24 hr, 74 rbi...
February 27, 200521 yr The guy was overweight, but somehow he was still able to hit the ball. A great man indeed, no question about it, its just sad that some cheat will pass his remarkable home run record at any moment.
February 28, 200521 yr QUOTE(Yoda @ Feb 27, 2005 -> 05:51 PM) The guy was overweight, but somehow he was still able to hit the ball. A great man indeed, no question about it, its just sad that some cheat will pass his remarkable home run record at any moment. Uuuuuum, last time I checked....Henry Aaron holds the record for HR?
February 28, 200521 yr QUOTE(SoxFan1 @ Feb 27, 2005 -> 08:01 PM) Uuuuuum, last time I checked....Henry Aaron holds the record for HR? :headshake Did I ever say that Babe Ruth holds the record for HR’s, domeass? I said “his remarkable record.”
February 28, 200521 yr I don't understand. I know your referring to Bonds but Aaron holds the record. Didn't Bonds already pass Ruth?
February 28, 200521 yr QUOTE(SoxFan1 @ Feb 27, 2005 -> 09:19 PM) I don't understand. I know your referring to Bonds but Aaron holds the record. Didn't Bonds already pass Ruth? NO. Barry Bonds currently has 703 HRS. He needs about 12 more to catch up with the Babe.
February 28, 200521 yr QUOTE(Yoda @ Feb 27, 2005 -> 10:05 PM) NO. Barry Bonds currently has 703 HRS. He needs about 12 more to catch up with the Babe. 12 more to pass Ruth. Ruth 714 Barroids 703
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