For nearly a century, the Boston Red Sox played underdog to the indomitable New York Yankees. But in 2004 the Sox finally got their revenge. A plucky team of comeback kids improbably brought down the House That Ruth Built and went on to reverse 86 years of jinxed history by winning Boston¿s first World Series since 1918. From right on the frontlines, from the front office to the bleachers, Dan Shaughnessy, an award-wining columnist for the ¿Boston Globe,¿ goes inside to chronicle this unforgettable journey. With lively reporting, penetrating insight, and a keen sense of history, Shaughnessy brings the 2004 season alive in all its glory, drama, and euphoria. Photos.