February 5 in Yankees History: At 39 years of age, home run king Babe Ruth is released by the New York Yankees (1935)

On February 5 1935 — At 39 years of age, home run king Babe Ruth is released by the New York Yankees . He will sign with the Boston Braves to play one more season, but will not complete it.

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