Did You Know...

The Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim had a great 2007 season, winning the American League West division, and they are starting out the 2008 season as favorites to take the title again. With Jon Garland and Torii Hunter joining a solid line up that includes proven veterans Chone Figgins, John Lackey, Francisco Rodríguez and Vladimir Guerrero and promising rookies Reggie Willits and Kendry Morales, the Angels are the team to beat in the AL West. Angels’ fans always pack the stands at Angel Stadium, and with hopes for the 2008 season so high, tickets are sure to be in demand. Get your tickets now and watch the Los Angeles Angels blow the competition away at Angel Stadium in 2008!

Early Struggles

The Los Angeles Angels were created in 1961 as part of the first expansion baseball had seen in decades. Founded by former actor Gene Autry, the Angels struggled to find success in their first couple of decades. Even with Nolan Ryan, who led the league in strikeouts 7 times and threw 4 of his record 7 no hitters with the team, the Angels of the 1970s would not finish above 2nd place until 1979. The team finally rewarded Gene Autry and the fans in 1979 with their first West Division title. Though they lost the AL Championship Series that year, the Angels would add slugger Reggie Jackson and remain competitive over the years that followed, winning the West Division twice more in 1982 and 1986.