For obvious reasons I'm not a big fan of the current bataround topic, but it's late and it's a good way to knock out a quick post.
The famous rivalry is reason enough to dislike the Red Sox as a Yankee fan, and certainly in the 2000s (and 1970s) it was really intense. Other times they met in the playoffs, like in 1999 or the currently Aaron Boone era, they've felt a bit more anticlimactic.
I was reminded of this card the other day when Diamond Jesters posted it. It's a great, unique photo with lots going on, both in the photo and in the greater historical context. Williams was a legend, and a great competitor who played the game the right way, and better than almost anyone in his time.
Red Sox fans are always thinking about the Yankees. Outside of Connecticut, most Yankee fans don't think much about the Red Sox if they're not playing them or in a pennant race. The Mets, on the other hand, are always in our face, with Mets fans all around and the Mets on the radio and TV.
I had to think a little more on this one, but this card which I've had since I was just starting to collect cards as a 10-year-old is pretty great. Great action and a lot going on. When I was a kid Carter's enthusiasm came off as obnoxious, but as an adult learning more about the kind of person Carter was, I've changed my feelings about him, and think very highly of him.
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