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The Hundred Year Rivalry: The Yankees and Red Sox from the Very Beginning

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The New York Yankees and the Boston Red Sox are two of the most iconic teams in baseball history. They have played each other more than 2,200 times since their first meeting in 1901, and their rivalry is one of the most intense and passionate in all of sports.

The Hundred Year Rivalry tells the story of this great rivalry from its very beginning. The book covers all of the iconic moments and legendary players that have made this rivalry so special, from Babe Ruth to Ted Williams to Derek Jeter to David Ortiz.

Emperors and Idiots: The Hundred Year Rivalry Between the Yankees and Red Sox, From the Very Beginnin g to the End of the Curse

by Mike Vaccaro

4.3 out of 5

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The Hundred Year Rivalry is a must-read for any fan of baseball or history. It is a story of passion, rivalry, and triumph that will leave you cheering for your team until the very end.

The Early Years

The Yankees and Red Sox first met in 1901, when the Yankees were still known as the Highlanders. The two teams quickly developed a rivalry, and by the 1920s, they were two of the most dominant teams in baseball.

One of the most famous moments in the early years of the rivalry came in the 1921 World Series. The Yankees were heavily favored to win, but the Red Sox pulled off a stunning upset, winning the Series in seven games.

The Golden Age

The 1950s and 1960s were a golden age for the Yankees and Red Sox. The two teams met in the World Series seven times during this period, and the Yankees won six of those matchups.

Some of the greatest players in baseball history played during this era, including Mickey Mantle, Joe DiMaggio, and Ted Williams. The Yankees and Red Sox were two of the most dominant teams in baseball, and their rivalry was at its peak.

The Modern Era

The Yankees and Red Sox rivalry has continued to be one of the most intense in baseball in recent years. The two teams have met in the playoffs several times in recent years, and the rivalry has been renewed with a new generation of players.

Some of the most memorable moments in the modern era of the rivalry include the Red Sox's victory in the 2004 World Series and the Yankees' victory in the 2009 World Series.

The Rivalry Today

The Yankees and Red Sox rivalry is still going strong today. The two teams are still two of the most popular teams in baseball, and their games are always highly anticipated.

The rivalry is more than just a baseball rivalry. It is a cultural rivalry that has been passed down from generation to generation. The Yankees and Red Sox represent two different ways of life, and their rivalry is a reflection of the different values and traditions of New York and Boston.

The Yankees and Red Sox rivalry is one of the greatest rivalries in sports history. It is a story of passion, rivalry, and triumph that has captivated fans for over a century.

The Hundred Year Rivalry is the definitive history of this great rivalry. It is a must-read for any fan of baseball or history.

Emperors and Idiots: The Hundred Year Rivalry Between the Yankees and Red Sox, From the Very Beginnin g to the End of the Curse

by Mike Vaccaro

4.3 out of 5