As tens of thousands of fans transformed downtown Los Angeles into a sea of blue for the celebration of the Dodgers’ back-to-back World Series championships (Source 2.4), one voice rose above the roar, capturing the heart of the historic moment.
Mookie Betts (the main character in this celebration), now the active player with the most rings, stood atop the parade bus and delivered a simple, heartfelt declaration that instantly became the defining quote of the Dodgers dynasty: “It’s amazing… I love being a Dodger.”
A Champion’s Legacy: Four Rings and Counting
Betts’s words carry immense weight because he is not just a participant; he is a perennial champion who has found a permanent home in Los Angeles.
- Four Rings: With the 2024 and 2025 championships, Betts has now accumulated four World Series rings (2018 with the Red Sox, and 2020, 2024, and 2025 with the Dodgers) (Source 3.1). This makes him the only active MLB player with four rings, a stunning achievement (Source 3.2).
- The Unbelievable Feat: After securing the fourth ring by anchoring the Game 7-clinching double play at shortstop (Source 3.2), Betts shared his awe, stating: “I can’t say it’s a dream come true because I never even dreamed of this. Four World Series championships? It’s unbelievable.” (Source 3.3).
- The True Meaning of “Dodger”: His simple phrase, “I love being a Dodger,” speaks to his deep comfort and commitment to the organization that signed him to a 12-year extension in 2020. It reinforces the idea that the championship culture is what drives the team’s success.
The Scene: The Heartbeat of Los Angeles
The parade, held on Monday, November 3, 2025 (Source 2.7), was a massive civic event, celebrating the Dodgers becoming the first back-to-back champions since the 1998-2000 New York Yankees (Source 2.8).
- The Route: Players, including Betts, Shohei Ohtani, and the retiring Clayton Kershaw, traveled atop double-decker buses from downtown Los Angeles (starting at Temple Street and Broadway) to a massive ticketed rally at Dodger Stadium (Source 2.7).
- The Three-Peat Whisper: Even amidst the celebration, the focus quickly shifted to the future. Manager Dave Roberts openly embraced the challenge, telling the crowd, “What’s better than two? Three. Three-peat.” (Source 2.4). Ohtani, speaking in English, echoed the sentiment, saying, “I’m ready to get another ring next year.” (Source 2.4).
Betts’s honest expression of love for the team summarizes the collective pride of an entire city enjoying a dominant run, with the star setting the tone for their continued pursuit of greatness.
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