Almost everything we do, or feel, or think about something, has a root from which it grew. That would seemingly be a part of human nature, for the most part, and I like to think that sports and fandom are extensions of a lot of those things in our nature. Consider our desire to be a part of a pack, or to compete against rivals. Sports rivalries always have their origin stories, too, and the New York Yankees and Cleveland Guardians are no exception.
A new documentary from “30 for 30” alum Andy Billman, titled “War on the Diamond,” explores the exact origins of this storied and long-lasting rivalry.