In 1914, a nineteen-year-old George Herman "Babe" Ruth joined the Sox. ... Boston embraced their young superstar, and the "Babe" was always quick to tip his cap and wave to the crowd, making him all the more endearing to fans. ... Since then, the Yankees, who had never won a World Championship before acquiring Ruth, have gone on to win 26, and are arguably one of the greatest success stories in the history of sport. ... Many consider Boston's performance after the departure of Babe Ruth to be attributable to "The Curse of the Bambino." ...

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