Four decades passed without a Subway Series. The once-common occurrence, in which the Yankees faced either the Dodgers or Giants in the World Series (when both teams played in New York), was strictly reserved for dreams and exhibition games. Then, interleague play finally brought the Yankees and Mets together in 1997, making a rivalry a reality.
The meetings never feel like the regular season. The anticipation is heightened. The emotion is unmatched. The stadiums are sold out.