When the World Series is over each year, we recognize that the players on the team have their World Series rings... and accomplished the great goal that every player wants to achieve.
And the managers as well are praised for reaching the promised land.
But what about the coaching staff?
A lot of times you see long time veterans win their first ever World Series ring as a player.
I remember Harold Baines, who meant as much to the White Sox as any player over the last few decades, hold up the World Series trophy in 2005... a World Champion finally after 20+ years not winning one as a player.Long time veteran Chris Speier won his as a coach with the 2001 Diamondbacks. Tony Pena finally got his with the 2009 Yankees.
That got me thinking... what other coaches are there in the post season who were big leaguers and never won a ring?
It's fun to think about the veterans like Jim Thome and Aubrey Huff finally getting a shot at a ring during their playing days... but who is getting a shot at their rings after they've ended their careers.
So these are the coaches on the current playoff teams who were former big leaguers and never won a ring as a player, manager or coach.
I am not including managers on this list. It should be noted that Ron Washington of the Rangers and Bruce Bochy of the Giants are the only playoff managers without a ring.
Joe Girardi, Dusty Baker, Ron Gardenhire, Bobby Cox, Joe Maddon and Charlie Manuel have all won rings as either a player, coach or manager.
Brook Jacoby11 big league seasons.
2 All Star appearances.
No post season experience as a player.
Pete Mackanin9 big league seasons
No post season experience as a player.
Tim Flannery11 big league seasons.
Appeared in 1984 NLCS and World Series for the Padres.
Mark Gardner13 big league seasons.
Appeared in the 2000 Division Series for the Giants.
Roberto Kelly14 big league seasons.
2 All Star appearances.
Appeared in the 1995 Division Series for the Dodgers.
The 1997 Division Series for the Mariners.
The 1998 and 1999 Division Series for the Rangers.
Hensley Meulens7 big league seasons.
No post season experience as a player.
Dave Righetti16 big league seasons.
2 All Star appearances.
1981 AL Rookie of the Year.
Appeared in 1981 Divisional Series, ALCS and World Series for the Yankees.
Ron Wotus2 big league seasons.
No post season experience as a player.
Glenn Hubbard12 big league seasons.
1 All Star appearances.
Appeared in the 1982 NLCS for the Braves.
The 1988 World Series for the A's.
Terry Pendleton15 big league seasons.
1All Star appearance.
1991 NL MVP.
Appeared in the 1985 NLCS and World Series for the Cardinals.
1987 NLCS and World Series for the Cardinals.
1991 NLCS and World Series for the Braves.
1992 NLCS and World Series for the Braves.
1993 NLCS for the Braves.
1996 Division Series, NLCS and World Series for the Braves.
Andy Hawkins10 big league seasons.
Appeared in the 1984 NLCS and World Series for the Padres.
Clint Hurdle10 big league seasons.
Appeared in the 1978 ALCS for the Royals.
The 1980 ALCS and World Series for the Royals.
The 1981 Divisional Series for the Royals.
Mike Maddux15 big league seasons.
Appeared in the 1995 Division Series for the Red Sox.
Gary Pettis11 big league seasons.
Appeared in the 1986 ALCS for the Angels.
Rick Stelmaszek3 big league seasons.
No post season experience as a player.
Scott Ullger1 big league season.
No post season experience as a player.
Jerry White11 big league seasons.
Appeared in the 1981 Divisional Series and NLCS for the Expos.
Tom Foley13 big league seasons.
No post season experience as a player.
Dave Martinez2 big league seasons.
Appeared in the 2001 Division Series and NLCS for the Braves.
The entire coaching staff of the Yankees got rings last year. That's why they are not included here.
So I am not sure how much of a factor it would be to want a coach to win a ring. I can't imagine many out there are thinking "I hope the Rangers win it for Gary Pettis!"
But know there are some coachs who are going to be savoring a title as much as the players!
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