Horde Of The Rings: Houston Astros’ 2017 World Series Champ Bling Carries Story Of A Franchise

As the battle with the Phillies takes us into November, it was the first of November, 5 years ago, that saw the 'Stros nab their first World Series Championship...and, with it, a ring for the ages.

Portions of this article appeared in The Runner Sports, April 4, 2018.

The championship banner was unveiled April 2, and the players received their $439,000 World Series bonus over the winter. Many al…