Originally posted by 96RedSE5Sp:


In 1938, it was well publicized that Babe Ruth earned $80,000.00, which was substantially more than President Hoover. Reportedly when questioned as to how he could justify earning more than the President, Ruth replied "I had a better year".





Interestingly, Hoover lost the 1932 election and was not President in 1938.

Also, Ruth retired in 1935.

Perhaps not all information on the internet is trustworthy. (I think the actual year was 1930 or 1931).

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Last edited by 96RedSE5Sp; 06/01/05 12:22 AM.