The Yankees not only got Babe Ruth from the Red Sox, but they made another deal with the club that would help the club win six World Series in the 1930’s. In May of 1930, the Yankees sent Cedric Durst and $50,000 in exchange for Ruffing. Ruffing actually led the league in losses the two prior seasons.
Ruffing would go on to win 15 games after the trade and the rest is history.
Ruffing would lead the league in wins in 1938 and would make six All-Star teams after the game was created. He would also finish top 10 in AL MVP voting from 1937-1939.
In Yankees history, Ruffing is fifth in WAR, second in wins with 231, second in innings, fourth in strikeouts, first in complete games and second in shutouts.
Ruffing would serve in WWII for two years, come back to the Yankees and be released after the 1946 season. He would retire after the 1947 season.
He would be elected to the Hall of Fame in 1967 and would pass away in 1986 at the age of 80.