Seven-and-a-half years after Babe Ruth hit 60 home runs for the New York Yankees , the team traded him to the Boston Braves . David Greene : 50 years ago TV host Ed Sullivan introduced The Beatles to U.S. on his show . Sullivan an unlikely choice ; he 'd been a columnist competing with Walter Winchell . Sullivan was stiff but had great guests , was hugely influential in American culture , says Greene . Greene : Less than decade after that 1964 show , Sullivan retired and Beatles were over .
David Greene : 50 years ago TV host Ed Sullivan introduced The Beatles to U.S. on his show . Sullivan an unlikely choice ; he 'd been a columnist competing with Walter Winchell . Sullivan was stiff but had great guests , was hugely influential in American culture , says Greene . Greene : Less than decade after that 1964 show , Sullivan retired and Beatles were over .