Summary
The Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim are a Major League Baseball team based in Anaheim, California. The Angels are a member of the American League West Division. The Angels have been based in Angel Stadium of Anaheim since 1966.
The Angels have won 8 American League West Division titles in 1979, 1982, 1986, 2004, 2005, 2007, 2008, and 2009. In 2002, the Angels won the American League Pennant and World Series.
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Fast Facts
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Foundation
The Angels were formed as an expansion team in 1961, owned by Gene Autry, and played in Wrigley Field in Los Angeles
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Ballparks
The Angels have played in 3 home Stadiums - Wrigley Field in Los Angeles (1961), Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles (1962-1965), and Angel Stadium in Anaheim (1966-Present)
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All Time Home Runs
Tim Salmon holds the Angels Team record for all time home runs at 299
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All Time Pitching Wins
Chuck Finley holds the Angels Team record for all time pitching wins at 165
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Angels Hall of Famers
7 former Angels have been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame - Rod Carew, Reggie Jackson, Eddie Murray, Frank Robinson, Nolan Ryan, Don Sutton, Hoyt Wilhelm, Dave Winfield
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Ownership
The Angels are owned by Arte Moreno and formerly owned by the Disney Company and Gene Autry
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Rally Monkey
The Angels unofficial mascot, the Rally Monkey, debuted in 2000. The Rally Monkey is played by Michelle, a white-haired capuchin monkey. The Rally Monkey stars in clips and movie scenes played on the jumbo scoreboard holding a sign proclaiming "RALLY TIME!" and bouncing to the House of Pain song "Jump Around".
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Attendance
The Angels ranked # 5 in MLB 2009 season attendance. The Angels surpassed 3 million in attendance for 7 consecutive years - a feat matched only by the Dodgers and Yankees.
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2009 #1 Ultimate Franchise Ranking
The Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim are named best franchise in North American pro sports. ESPN The Magazine ranked the Angels #1 in their 7th Annual Ultimate Franchise Ranking. The ranking is based on Affordability, Coaching, Fan Relations, Ownership, Players, Stadium Experience, Title Track, and Bang for the Buck.
