Did Babe Ruth play a role in the origin of the MLB trade deadline? - Los Angeles Times

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Did Babe Ruth play a role in the origin of the MLB trade deadline? Los Angeles Times In both 1917 and 1919 they made deals, with the August 1, 1919 acquisition of star pitcher Art Nehf from the Boston Braves for pitchers Joe Oeschger, Red Causey, and Johnny Jones, catcher Mickey O'Neil, and $55000 being the most notable. ... and more »