We watched an amazing documentary last night about the rivalry between the Dodgers & Giants on Versus.
http://www.versus.com/shows/greatest-mlb-rivalries/. I always knew there was a rivalry but seeing the history behind it in pictures, video footage, announcers, etc. was intoxicating. The passion and the "hate" is so real with these teams. It isn't mean spirited - it is an honest to goodness rivalry. I want to read about it now. There are many books on the history. It's awesome!
"Even if "hatred" is too strong a word, rivalries are an important part of the sport's tapestry. They might not get as much attention as, say, rivalries in college football, but MLB has a rich array of blood feuds."
"These two venerable franchises have hated one another on both sides of the country, and their rivalry dates back to the 19th century. And even though they've played one another more than 2,100 times, the Giants hold a mere 11-game advantage in the all-time series. Now that's a hotly contested rivalry. As for signature moments, there's the "Shot Heard 'Round the World" (probably the most iconic moment in baseball history), the classic races of 1962 and 2004, the ugly Juan Marichal-Johnny Roseboro brawl, and Reggie Smith's pummeling of a Giants fan back in 1981.
Heck, following the 1956 season the great Jackie Robinson retired rather than accept a trade to the Giants, in part because he so loathed the idea of suiting up for his longtime rivals." — Dayn Perry
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| Because they are jealous. 100%. |
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| My personal favorite pic ever...♥ I want a Jersey that says Giants Hater...LOL ♥ |
"These two venerable franchises have hated one another on both sides of the country, and their rivalry dates back to the 19th century. And even though they've played one another more than 2,100 times, the Giants hold a mere 11-game advantage in the all-time series. Now that's a hotly contested rivalry. As for signature moments, there's the "Shot Heard 'Round the World" (probably the most iconic moment in baseball history), the classic races of 1962 and 2004, the ugly Juan Marichal-Johnny Roseboro brawl, and Reggie Smith's pummeling of a Giants fan back in 1981. Heck, following the 1956 season the great Jackie Robinson retired rather than accept a trade to the Giants, in part because he so loathed the idea of suiting up for his longtime rivals." — Dayn Perry 
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