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How 2009 Yanks overcame rabid Philly fans: ‘Like when Rocky went into Russia’

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Phillies fans were determined to make like uncomfortable for Derek Jeter and the Yankees in the 2009 World Series.

In their new book, “Mission 27,” Mark Feinsand and Bryan Hoch take readers inside the legendary Bronx Bomber team that won the franchise’s 27th world title in 2009. But to prevail in the World Series, the Yankees had to make it through the Phillies, and, as this exclusive excerpt details, that team’s rabid fan base.

The cover of Mission 27

With the Fall Classic tied 1-1, the venue shifted from The Bronx to Citizens Bank Park.