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The roots of the rivalry date back to the early 20th century, spiraling from the fateful trade that sent Babe Ruth from the Red Sox to the Yankees in 1919. This act is often regarded as the catalyst for the "Curse of the Bambino," under which the Red Sox would endure an 86-year championship drought. As the Yankees seized the championship title during this period, the Red Sox struggled, frequently coming agonizingly close, as seen in their heartbreaking loss in the 1986 World Series.