Sweet Dreams Junior

Written by Ben Pogany Thursday, 13 May 2010 09:47

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Poor Junior.  Now I don't know if the guy was sleeping during the game or not, but part of me shudders with the same kind of horror as if I'd overheard people saying terrible things about an older brother.  I grew up with The Kid.  I played his video games, adorned my walls with his posters, even tried to imitate that magical swing of his (unsuccessfully, I might add).  It pains me to think that anyone could ever speak unkindly of the guy, or worse, that he would ever do something to warrant such discussion. 

To be sure, "The Kid" is a kid no longer.  But there is at least one reason he may always be a kid at heart.  Like any common ten-year-old, Ken Griffey Jr dreamed of one day playing in a World Series.  Yes, with all his accolades, Ken has the rare distinction of being one of the nine major leaguers in MLB history that have played in over 20 seasons without capturing a single pennant.  21 seasons without ever even catching so much as a glimpse of the Holy Grail.   So back off, sportsworld.  A kid can dream, can't he?

20+ Seasons Without A World Series Appearance

1. Phil Niekro 1964-1987 24 seasons
2. Julio Franco 1982-2007 23 seasons
3. Ken Griffey Jr 1989-2010 21 seasons
4. Andre Dawson 1976-1996 21 seasons
5. Rafael Palmeiro 1986-2005 20 seasons
6. Luke Appling 1930-1950 20 seasons
7. Mickey Vernon 1939-1960 20 seasons
8. Brian Downing 1973-1992 20 seasons
9. Elmer Valo 1940-1961 20 seasons