The World Series is something special for players and fans, but getting there is just part of the quest since winning the World Series is the ultimate goal. Winning teams are remembered and losing teams usually end up in the historical dustbin.
Before playoffs and even after the playoff system started, players of remarkable talents and abilities could go their entire career without getting to the World Series. Rod Carew, Ernie Banks, Ken Griffey jr., and Luke Appling never made it, but did make it to Cooperstown. And the “best” player in baseball – Mike Trout – is still waiting with a one and done (.