Club History & Eras
17 entries in the Los Angeles Angels compendium.
1966 Move to Anaheim StadiumLeaving downtown for Orange County, the Angels found their true home in 1966.1961 Los Angeles Angels FoundingThe Angels' 1961 inaugural season at Wrigley Field: a hitters' park that set a home run reGene Autry Ownership EraThe Singing Cowboy who brought Major League Baseball to California.1986 American League PennantThe year the Angels came within one strike of their first American League pennant, only toNolan Ryan Strikeout RecordsThe fastest-rising Angel since 1978.Bobby Valentine TenureCalifornia Angels player from 1973 to 1975Arte Moreno Ownership PurchaseA historic purchase that ushered in a new era of ownership and ambition for the Halos.2002 AL West Division TitleThe historic season where the Angels conquered the AL West and claimed their first World SMike Trout MVP YearsThe Kid from Millville defined a decade of brilliance for the Halos.1966 World Series RunNinety-six wins, one sweep, and a dynasty that never quite was.The 1982 Championship RunNinety-five wins, one MVP, and a lineup that made the AL West tremble.The 1970s Rebuilding YearsA decade of .500 heart that quietly built the 1982 dynasty.The 1986 No-Do SeasonA quiet year on the West Coast, where the Angels reset before the next chapter.The 1990s Swinging Angels EraPower in the heart, fire in the bullpen—Anaheim's late-90s roar.The 2002 World Series RunPitch, defense, and a bullpen that never blinked — the Angels finally did it in 2002.The 2008 ALCS RunDown three games to one, the Angels stole the series and the city's heart in October 2008.The 2014 World Series RunThree games down, one more to go—and the whole city held its breath.
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