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NEW YORK, NY – OCTOBER 09: Aaron Judge #99 of the New York Yankees looks on against the Cleveland Indians during the second inning in Game Four of the American League Divisional Series at Yankee Stadium on October 9, 2017 in the Bronx borough of New York City. (Photo by Abbie Parr/Getty Images)
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NEW YORK, NY – OCTOBER 09: Aaron Judge #99 of the New York Yankees looks on against the Cleveland Indians during the second inning in Game Four of the American League Divisional Series at Yankee Stadium on October 9, 2017 in the Bronx borough of New York City. (Photo by Abbie Parr/Getty Images)
In the world of sports, rivalries are commonplace, and friendly jabs between rival teams and their fans are often a part of the game. And when it comes to baseball, the Boston Red Sox and the New York Yankees share one of the most intense and long-standing rivalries in sports history. The roots of this rivalry go back to the ?curse of bambino?, but that?s a story for later. For now, let?s focus on a particular moment involving the current captain of the Yankees i.e., Aaron Judge, which happened in 2018.
After a hard-fought victory at Fenway Park, Judge decided to celebrate in style. He walked by their club room with a boombox and cranked up the volume, blasting the victory anthem that echoes through the Yankee Stadium after every win. However, the Red Sox had the last laughs that year. After winning the World Series, they turned the table and trolled right back. This is how they did it.
Aaron Judge fell victim to his own playfulness
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After winning a game in Fenway Park, the New York Yankees were on their way back to their home turf. But before leaving, Aaron Judge decided to have a little fun. As he made his way out of Fenway Park, the outfielder let free Frank Sinatra?s ?New York, New York? blasting through the hallways.
Never forget when the Red Sox won the World Series and played "New York, New York" after Aaron Judge tried trolling them at Fenway. pic.twitter.com/MWVMSqN2Vo
— Thomas Carrieri (@Thomas_Carrieri) March 19, 2023
But the Red Sox came back with a vengeance. After an incredible run, they snagged the World Series and knew exactly what they had to do to troll the Yankees’ back. They gathered together, boombox in hand, and cranked up the same song ?New York, New York? in retaliation. The whole team was singing along to the song and reveling in their victory while elating it with the jab at their rivals.
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This resurfaced video has since become a classic reminder of the good old days. While this was all good-natured fun, it?s moments like these that make the game much more fun for fans and players alike.
Where did their rivalry begin?
It all started with one fateful trade. In 1919, the Red Sox sold their star player, Babe Ruth, to the New York Yankees, a move that would have far-reaching consequences for both teams. For the former team, the aftermath of the trade was certainly unexpected. They entered a long period of drought during which they failed to win a World Series for 86 years. This streak became known as the ?Curse of Bambino.?
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Meanwhile, the Yankees flourished. With Ruth on their roster, they went on to win numerous championships and became one of the most celebrated franchises in the history of baseball. As the years went by, the rivalry between the two teams only grew more intense. From the ?curse? to Aaron Judge?s boombox antics, this is a rivalry that shows no signs of slowing down anytime soon.
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