Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim

• The Angels became an expansion team in 1961, but were then known as the Los Angeles Angels. In 1965 they changed their name to the California Angels in an effort to appeal to the entire state. Then in 1997 they moved to Anaheim.
• The home of the Angels was originally named Anaheim Stadium, but after $24 million worth of renovations in 1998, it was renamed Edison International Field. In 2003, the stadium was renamed again to its present name of Angel Stadium of Anaheim.
• The Angels have hosted Major League Baseballs All Star Game twice, doing so in 1967 and again in 1989.
• Anaheim has won their Division three times, earning the title in 1979, 1982 and 1986. The team earned a spot in the 2002 playoffs as a Wild Card team, and went on to win the 2002 World Series. That is the only World Series that the Angels have been to in their franchises history.
• 8 Hall of Famers have played for the Angels, including: Rod Carew, Reggie Jackson, Frank Robinson, Nolan Ryan, Hoyt Wilhelm, and Dave Winfield.
• 4 different pitchers have pitched No-Hitters in Angels history. Bo Belinsky, Clyde Wright, and Mike Witt each have pitched one, with Nolan Ryan pitching 4. Witt's No-Hitter in 1984 was also the only Perfect Game in Angels history. In 1990, Witt combined with Mark Langston to pitch a No-Hitter. BUY ANGELS TICKETS Starting the 2002 season with a new bright red color scheme, the Angels hoped to finally reach the peak of the baseball world. After a franchise best record of 99-63, the Angels would capture the American League Wild Card spot and face the New York Yankees in the first round of the playoffs. After defeating the Yankees in 4 games, the Angels faced the Minnesota Twins, and would take that series in 5 games, earning there way to the World Series. In the Fall Classic, the Angels faced the Barry Bonds led San Francisco Giants. After a long 7 game series, the Angels came out victorious, winning their first World Series Championship. The Angels wanted to continue their past successes in the 2003 season, but would struggle doing so. Injuries plagued the Angels through much of the season as the team struggled to remain above .500 for the season. The team would make history though as the Disney Corporation sold the team to Arte Moreno for $184 million. Moreno would be the first Hispanic owner of a professional sports franchise. Finishing the season 77-85, the Angels would acquire Bartolo Colon and Vladimir Guerrero. Injuries would again plague the team during the 2004 season, but Guerrero would have a stellar season (337 average, 39 home runs, 126 RBIs, 124 runs, 206 hits and 39 doubles) leading the Angels into the playoffs after amassing a record of 92-70. The Angels would run into the Boston Red Sox in the first round of the playoffs, but would fall to the eventual World Champions. The Angels have worked hard during the off-season to find the missing ingredient that will get the back to the World Series.