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 our Sydney, NSW warehouse or from our UK or US warehouse, depending on stock availability.