In New York, where greatness isn't enough, a Yankees superstar fights to become a legend.
A 1927 World Series title ring attributed to Babe Ruth sold for $2,093,927, while an original copy of the sale document that sent Ruth from the Red Sox to the Yankees went for $2,303,920 in an auction held by Lelands.com.
After more than 20 years, Charlie Sheen is selling Babe Ruth's 1927 World Series ring and an original copy of the sale document that sent the Bambino from the Red Sox to the Yanks.
Babe Ruth is a Red Sox legend, too -- but so are many lesser stars who never wore the pinstripes. Imagine a world where Boston handed out as many plaques as they do in the Bronx. Who would be in Fenway Park's Monument Park?
The bitterness between the Bombers and BoSox has subsided in recent years. But with the Yankees' youth movement and Boston's budding superstars, The Rivalry might deserve capital letters again.
For some of the game's greatest hitters, farewells don't always end well. As A-Rod's hunt for 700 comes to its inglorious end, we look back at the last home runs hit by baseball's legends.
