The trade took place between the end of 1919 and the beginning of 1920.
Given their track record with Ruth, it was a surprise that the Red Sox made this move.
For some, the Curse of the Bambino was only brought up sarcastically following a loss to the Yankees.
So, I started to think it was possibly a thing.
This ended up being a disastrous game.
Fans continue to blame Little for this loss, and he was fired after the game.
For many Bostonians, this felt like history repeating itself in the worst way.
Like in 2003, the Red Sox faced the Yankees and took it all the way to Game 7.
They also impressively managed a clean sweep versus the Cardinals, winning four World Series games back-to-back.
The Red Sox finally beat the Yankees and won the World Series against the St. Louis Cardinals in 2004.
Both my dad and my grandmother remember this momentous occasion well.
My dad called thisone of the most exciting sports moments in [his] life.
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“My grandmother likewise explained:
It was 20 years ago, and my memory is clear.
I never saw so much excitement at Fenway.
The memories still give me chills today.
It was worth the wait.
Like many inThe Comeback, for my grandmother, it felt like a family win.
For my grandmother, the win was equally profound.
The film chronicles the Red Sox’s 86-year wait for a World Series title, with insights from players and personnel involved in the victory.
She said:
The 2004 World Series was truly the best of times in Red Sox history.
I was brought up all my life as part of Red Sox Nation.
Both of my parents cheered them on years before I ever heard of Babe Ruth.
My mother did get to celebrate, for which I was grateful.
