The New York Yankees and Los Angeles Dodgers are the most prestigious and popular franchises in the sport. They also hold an enormous financial advantage over their rivals.

This year's World Series features two of baseball’s most iconic franchises, the New York Yankees and the Los Angeles Dodgers. That's only one of many interesting storylines.

The two iconic clubs have faced off 12 times in the Fall Classic -- but not since 1981, when the world was a much different place.