Harry Frazee

Theatrical producer and baseball owner

Harry Frazee - Theatrical producer and baseball owner
Born

June 29th, 1881
144 years ago

Died

June 4th, 1929
96 years ago — 47 years old

Category

Performers & Entertainers

Country

United States

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Started in the theatrical business, directed and produced numerous plays on Broadway. Gained prominence for producing the musical 'No, No, Nanette.' Transitioned to baseball, purchasing the Boston Red Sox. His decision to sell Babe Ruth to the New York Yankees, believed to have initiated the 'Curse of the Bambino,' impacted the team's fortunes. Ultimately sold the Red Sox in 1923.

Produced the musical 'No, No, Nanette'

Owned the Boston Red Sox

Sold Babe Ruth to the New York Yankees

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