Welcome to the relaunched This Day in Yankees History. These daily posts will highlight two or three key moments in Yankees history on a given date, as well as recognize players born on the day. Hope you enjoy this trip down memory lane with us!
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This Day in Yankees History (February 26th)
86 Years Ago
The Yankees grant the release of long-time superstar outfielder Babe Ruth, permitting him to sign with the Boston Braves for his age-40 season. The relationship between Ruth and the Yankees had been rocky by the end, as the team did not want to give in to Ruth’s managerial ambitions and felt that he was on the decline — after all, he posted a .