Baseball By jennyhuynh Jan 1, 1920 Babe Ruth is sold to the New York Yankees. Apr 5, 1921 Baseball is broadcast on radio for the first time. Feb 27, 1923 The Negro National League is a huge success. Mar 11, 1923 Yankee Stadium opens. Sep 18, 1924 The Washington Senators win the World Series. Oct 3, 1927 The 1927 Yankees are considered one of the greatest baseball teams of all time May 12, 1929 Babe Ruth hits his 500th career home run Apr 21, 1930 Babe Ruth signs a contract paying $80,000 a year. Mar 6, 1933 Major League Baseball's first All-Star game is played. Jul 19, 1935 Babe Ruth ends his career by hitting three home runs in one game. Jun 23, 1943 The All-American Girls Professional Baseball League is formed.
