The statement in the book that Ballantine had been doing damage to the Yankee broadcasts is not borne out by the facts .
Ballantine had nothing to do with the firing of Allen or the hiring of Garagiola or the firing of Red Barber .
The statement in the book that Ballantine had been doing damage to the Yankee broadcasts is not borne out by the facts because Ballantine had nothing to do with the firing of Allen or the hiring of Garagiola or the firing of Red Barber .