When thinking of sports history in the cities of Los Angeles and Boston, the longstanding rivalry between the Lakers and Celtics immediately comes to mind. While it lacked the same track record and vitriol, this year’s World Series evoked some of that tradition.
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The Dodgers and Red Sox met in the Fall Classic for only the second time. Furthermore, the first instance was back in 1916, when the Dodgers were still known as the Brooklyn Robins.
Nonetheless, the matchup resonated with those familiar with the storied Lakers-Celtics rivalry.