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+====== Los Angeles Angels ======
+===== Singing Cowboy Founder =====
+The Los Angeles Angels were founded in 1961 by singing cowboy entertainer Gene Autry, making them one of the few MLB teams originally owned by a major celebrity. [([[https://www.ebsco.com/research-starters/history/los-angeles-angels|EBSCO Research Starters]])]
+===== First Expansion Team Win Record =====
+In their inaugural season, the 1961 Angels posted a 70–91 record—the best ever by an expansion team in its first year until matched by the 1993 Colorado Rockies. [([[https://www.ebsco.com/research-starters/history/los-angeles-angels|EBSCO Research Starters]])]
+===== Wrigley Field Opening Home =====
+Before Angel Stadium existed, the Angels played their first home games at Los Angeles’s Wrigley Field, a replica of Chicago’s iconic ballpark in 1961. [([[https://www.funtrivia.com/quizzes/sports/mlb_teams/los_angeles_angels.html|Fun Trivia]])]
+===== Dodger Tenant Years =====
+From 1962 to 1965, the Angels shared Dodger Stadium with the Los Angeles Dodgers before moving to Anaheim. [([[https://kids.kiddle.co/Los_Angeles_Angels|Kiddle Facts for Kids]])]
+===== Anaheim Move and Renaming =====
+On September 2, 1965, the Angels moved to Anaheim and became the California Angels, reflecting their new suburban home. [([[https://kids.kiddle.co/Los_Angeles_Angels|Kiddle Facts for Kids]])]
+===== “Big A” Scoreboard Icon =====
+Angel Stadium’s original 230-foot-tall A-frame scoreboard topped with a massive halo gave rise to its nickname, the “Big A.” [([[https://www.ballparksofbaseball.com/ballparks/angel-stadium/|Ballparks of Baseball]])]
+===== First Anaheim Stadium Game =====
+Angel Stadium opened on April 19, 1966, with a 3–2 win over the Chicago White Sox. [([[https://www.ballparksofbaseball.com/ballparks/angel-stadium/|Ballparks of Baseball]])]
+===== Fourth-Oldest Active Park =====
+With its debut in 1966, Angel Stadium ranks as the fourth-oldest active MLB ballpark. [([[https://www.mlb.com/angels/ballpark/history|MLB.com]])]
+===== NFL Tenant Era =====
+From 1980 to 1994, Angel Stadium hosted the NFL’s Los Angeles Rams. [([[https://www.mlb.com/angels/ballpark/history|MLB.com]])]
+===== Disney Renovation =====
+After Disney purchased the Angels in 1997, it invested $100 million to renovate Angel Stadium into a baseball-only park. [([[https://www.statista.com/topics/4702/los-angeles-angels/|Statista]])]
+===== Edison International Field =====
+The stadium was renamed Edison International Field of Anaheim in 1997 before reverting to Angel Stadium of Anaheim. [([[https://www.mlb.com/angels/ballpark/history|MLB.com]])]
+===== 2002 World Series Champions =====
+As a Wild Card team, the 2002 Angels defeated the San Francisco Giants in seven games for their only World Series title. [([[https://www.britannica.com/topic/Los-Angeles-Angels-of-Anaheim|Britannica]])]
+===== Wild Card Miracle =====
+The Angels became the first club to win the World Series after finishing second in their division. [([[https://www.britannica.com/topic/Los-Angeles-Angels-of-Anaheim|Britannica]])]
+===== Five Titles in Six Years =====
+Between 2004 and 2009, under Mike Scioscia, the Angels claimed five AL West crowns. [([[https://www.visitanaheim.org/events/sports-events/los-angeles-angels/|Visit Anaheim]])]
+===== Nolan Ryan Era =====
+Nolan Ryan pitched for the Angels from 1972–79, recording four no-hitters and 2,416 strikeouts. [([[https://www.funtrivia.com/quizzes/sports/mlb_teams/los_angeles_angels.html|Fun Trivia]])]
+===== First Immaculate Inning =====
+On August 15, 1972, Nolan Ryan recorded MLB’s first immaculate inning (nine pitches, three strikeouts). [([[https://www.visitanaheim.org/events/sports-events/los-angeles-angels/|Visit Anaheim]])]
+===== Vladimir Guerrero Debut =====
+Vladimir Guerrero launched his Hall of Fame career with his first major league hit in 1996 for the Angels. [([[https://thisgreatgame.com/ballparks-angel-stadium/|This Great Game]])]
+===== Rod Carew .399 Season =====
+In 1983, Rod Carew hit .399, the highest single-season batting average in Angels history. [([[https://kids.kiddle.co/Los_Angeles_Angels|Kiddle Facts for Kids]])]
+===== Reggie Jackson Homer =====
+Reggie Jackson’s go-ahead home run in Game 4 of the 1986 ALCS gave the Angels a 7–6 victory over Boston. [([[https://thisgreatgame.com/ballparks-angel-stadium/|This Great Game]])]
+===== Drought of Playoffs =====
+From 2011–14, the Angels experienced the longest playoff drought in MLB at four seasons. [([[https://kids.kiddle.co/Los_Angeles_Angels|Kiddle Facts for Kids]])]
+===== Mike Trout Rookie Star =====
+Mike Trout won the 2012 AL Rookie of the Year, beginning a streak of 11 All-Star selections. [([[https://www.statista.com/topics/4702/los-angeles-angels/|Statista]])]
+===== Pujols’ Record Contract =====
+In 2012, Albert Pujols signed a 10-year, $240 million contract, then MLB’s largest. [([[https://www.britannica.com/topic/Los-Angeles-Angels-of-Anaheim|Britannica]])]
+===== Ohtani’s Two-Way Role =====
+Shohei Ohtani is the first player named an All-Star as both pitcher and hitter. [([[https://www.britannica.com/topic/Los-Angeles-Angels-of-Anaheim|Britannica]])]
+===== Five MVPs by Three =====
+Pujols, Trout (3), and Ohtani have combined for five AL MVP awards. [([[https://www.britannica.com/topic/Los-Angeles-Angels-of-Anaheim|Britannica]])]
+===== 5,000th Win Milestone =====
+In 2024, the Angels became the first expansion team to record 5,000 franchise wins. [([[https://thisgreatgame.com/ballparks-angel-stadium/|This Great Game]])]
+===== Rally Monkey Origin =====
+The “Rally Monkey” debuted on the scoreboard during the 2002 postseason, igniting fan excitement. [([[https://www.visitanaheim.org/events/sports-events/los-angeles-angels/|Visit Anaheim]])]
+===== Attendance Streak =====
+From 2003–19, Angel Stadium attracted over 3 million fans per season. [([[https://kids.kiddle.co/Los_Angeles_Angels|Kiddle Facts for Kids]])]
+===== Forbes Valuation =====
+In 2022, Forbes valued the Angels at $2.2 billion, ranking them among MLB’s top ten. [([[https://www.statista.com/topics/4702/los-angeles-angels/|Statista]])]
+===== No-Hitters Total Four =====
+Four Angels no-hitters: Ryan (3) and Mike Witt (1984). [([[https://thisgreatgame.com/ballparks-angel-stadium/|This Great Game]])]
+===== Retired Numbers Two =====
+The Angels have retired Nolan Ryan’s #30 and Rod Carew’s #29. [([[https://bestworst.substack.com/p/retired-numbers-kansas-city-royals|Baseball’s Best (and Worst)]])]
+===== First Playoff Series Win =====
+The Angels’ first playoff series victory came in the 2002 ALDS vs. Minnesota. [([[https://www.britannica.com/topic/Los-Angeles-Angels-of-Anaheim|Britannica]])]
+===== First Gold Glove =====
+Jim Fregosi won the franchise’s first Gold Glove at shortstop in 1967. [([[https://www.funtrivia.com/quizzes/sports/mlb_teams/los_angeles_angels.html|Fun Trivia]])]
+===== First Hall Inductee =====
+Bert Blyleven became the first former Angel elected to Cooperstown (2011). [([[https://thisgreatgame.com/ballparks-angel-stadium/|This Great Game]])]
+===== First 100-Win Team =====
+The 2008 Angels won 100 games, a franchise first. [([[https://kids.kiddle.co/Los_Angeles_Angels|Kiddle Facts for Kids]])]
+===== Ryan’s Strikeout Record =====
+Nolan Ryan’s 327 strikeouts in 1973 stand as his personal high. [([[https://www.funtrivia.com/quizzes/sports/mlb_teams/los_angeles_angels.html|Fun Trivia]])]
+===== Single-Game Crowd Record =====
+Angel Stadium set its attendance record at 63,838 for an NFL contest in 1973. [([[https://www.reddit.com/r/baseball/comments/120xet3/angels_stadium_throughout_the_years/|Reddit]])]
+===== No-Hitter Loss Anomaly =====
+On July 13, 2008, the Angels lost 1–0 despite pitching a no-hitter. [([[https://www.funtrivia.com/quizzes/sports/mlb_teams/los_angeles_angels.html|Fun Trivia]])]
+===== Youngest Starter Since Trout =====
+Shohei Ohtani, at age 24, was the youngest Angel starter since Mike Trout. [([[https://www.britannica.com/topic/Los-Angeles-Angels-of-Anaheim|Britannica]])]
+===== First California Franchise =====
+The Angels were the first MLB team founded in California. [([[https://kids.kiddle.co/Los_Angeles_Angels|Kiddle Facts for Kids]])]
+===== Trout Draft Highlight =====
+Mike Trout, drafted 25th overall in 2009, became the franchise’s most decorated draftee. [([[https://www.statista.com/topics/4702/los-angeles-angels/|Statista]])]
+===== Longest-Tenured Manager =====
+Mike Scioscia’s 19-year tenure (2000–18) is the longest in Angels history. [([[https://thisgreatgame.com/ballparks-angel-stadium/|This Great Game]])]
+===== No Back-to-Back Cy Youngs =====
+No Angel has ever won consecutive Cy Young Awards. [([[https://thisgreatgame.com/ballparks-angel-stadium/|This Great Game]])]
+===== 1997–98 Renovation Cost =====
+Disney’s $100 million retrofit of Angel Stadium was among MLB’s priciest. [([[https://www.mlb.com/angels/ballpark/history|MLB.com]])]
+===== No Naming Rights Sale =====
+Angel Stadium remains one of MLB’s few parks never to sell naming rights. [([[https://www.statista.com/topics/4702/los-angeles-angels/|Statista]])]
+===== Concourse Club Exhibits =====
+The Concourse Club showcases every postseason home run ball since 2002. [([[https://www.visitanaheim.org/events/sports-events/los-angeles-angels/|Visit Anaheim]])]
+===== First Number Retired Date =====
+The Angels retired Nolan Ryan’s #30 on July 4, 1996. [([[https://bestworst.substack.com/p/retired-numbers-kansas-city-royals|Baseball’s Best (and Worst)]])]
+===== Diverse Ownership =====
+Gene Autry founded the team, Disney owned it (1997–2003), and Arte Moreno acquired it in 2003. [([[https://www.ebsco.com/research-starters/history/los-angeles-angels|EBSCO Research Starters]])]
+===== Live Orchestra Debut =====
+In 1975, the Angels introduced live orchestral music at games, an MLB first. [([[https://www.funtrivia.com/quizzes/sports/mlb_teams/los_angeles_angels.html|Fun Trivia]])]

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