He rang up 9.5 sacks three years ago, he shares a birthday with The Undertaker and he comes to town from the Chicago Bears.

Presented to players and coaches on the field before Friday’s game against the Detroit Tigers at Dodger Stadium, the latest championship ring in Dodgers history is the most grandiose yet.

Founded in 1927 as Houston Junior College, the school was mascot-less for 20 years until a former Washington State University professor/coach named John R. Bender became a physical instructor at UH.