| ESPN Babe Ruth’s contract with the Boston Red Sox in 1918 was for only $5,000, but at an auction Saturday night, the document itself sold for $1.02 million. The contract was signed by Ruth, American League president Ban Johnson and Red Sox owner Harry … Babe Ruth Debuted For Red Sox 100 Years Ago TodayCBS Local Babe Ruth contract with Boston Red Sox sold at auction for $1.02 millionFanSided Buckley: 100 years ago today: A star is bornBoston Herald Chinatopix all 174 news articles |