In 1916, high living theatrical producer named Harry Fraze bought the Red Sox for $576,000.

He liked baseball but Broadway was his first love, and whenever he needed cash for a new show, he would sell off one of his stars.

Babe Ruth's turn came in 1920.

Colonel Jacob Rupert owner of the New York Yankees, bought him for $125,000, plus the promise of a $300,000 personal loa with which Frazee could finance.

Still, another show as security for the loan, Frazee put up Fenway Park itself.

Harry Frazee became the owner of the Red Sox, and then before long, he sold off all our best players and ruined the team.

Sold them all to the Yankees.

Ernie Shore, Duffy Lewis, Dutc Leonard, Carl Mays, babe Ruth.

I was disgusted.

The Yankee dynasty of the 20s was three quarters the Red Sox of a few years before.

He was short of cash, and he sold the whole team down the river to keep his dirty nose above the water.

What a way to end a wonderful ball club.

Harry Hooper.