Reply #6: It was also the year [View All]

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Ruth started acting like a complete maniac. He would pass out in alleys near Fenway and have to carried into the park before the game.

Its why they got rid of him after the 19 season. In 1919 he set a new single season HR record (23 I think) and a journalist said something to the effect "don't get used to it, its a fluke". Of course the next year Ruth hit 51...

He probably was too hyper to be a pitcher and sit for three days. He was still a maniac but playing everyday seemed to level him out a little.

One of the great myths is that Boston fans hated the trade. That trade was seen a lot like if the 49ers traded Terrell Owens or if Philly had traded Iverson a few years ago.