Some facts for your approval. One. Babe Ruth died on August 16, 1948. Two. On August 16, 2006 the New York Yankees broke ground for a new Yankee Stadium to replace "The House That Ruth Built." Three. On August 18, 2006, the Yankees went to Boston for a five game series against the Red Sox. On August 21, 2006, the Yankees left Boston after five consecutive victories against the Red Sox.
Coincidence? Let the conspiracy theories begin!