When the Babe Went Back to Boston (Paperback)

Paperback. Babe Ruth was 40 and flabby in 1935. His days as a strapping, fearsome home run hitter were behind him. Baseball had flourished into big business through Ruth's swing and swag and didn't need him anymore. His dream was to become a manager but the New York Yankees--a dynasty he helped build--were not interested. But someone wanted him. Judge Emil Fuchs, luckless president of the Boston Braves, had lost a fortune on his perpetually losing team. Desperate to save the club from collapse, he needed Babe Ruth--not the fading slugger but the most famous brand on the planet. This book chronicles the Ruth and Fuchs partnership during a perplexing 1935 season with the 38-115 Braves--truly one of the worst baseball teams in history--along with Ruth's final games, back in the city where he debuted. Chronicles the Babe Ruth and Judge Emil Fuchs partnership during a perplexing 1935 season with the 38-115 Braves - truly one of the worst baseball teams in history - along with Ruths final games, back in the city where he debuted. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.