Los Angeles Angels — biographical portrait
A Documentary Film

Los Angeles Angels

Est. 1961

The Los Angeles Angels are a Major League Baseball franchise based in Anaheim, California. Founded in 1961 by entertainment legend Gene Autry, the Angels represent one of two MLB teams in the Greater Los Angeles area and have established themselves as a competitive American League franchise despite...

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4
Years of Life
8
Chapters
Elite
Status

Chapters

01

Origins

The Beginning

The Los Angeles Angels are a Major League Baseball franchise based in Anaheim, California. Founded in 1961 by entertainment legend Gene Autry, the Angels represent one of two MLB teams in the Greater Los Angeles area and have established themselves as a competitive American League...

02

The Rise

Building a Legacy

The Los Angeles Angels captured their first and only World Series championship on October 27, 2002, defeating the San Francisco Giants in seven games in one of the most dramatic and memorable Fall Classics in baseball history. This victory ended decades of frustration for the franchise...

03

The Work

Defining Moments

Los Angeles Angels has been home to some of the most talented and iconic athletes in their sport's history. These legendary players have defined the team's identity and created moments that live on in collective memory.

04

The Peak

Greatest Achievements

Mike Trout stands as the greatest player in Los Angeles Angels history and one of the most talented baseball players of all time. Drafted 25th overall in the 2009 MLB Draft out of a New Jersey high school, Trout made his major league debut in 2011 and became a full-time starter in 2012,...

05

The Legacy

Lasting Impact

The rivalry between the Los Angeles Angels and Los Angeles Dodgers, commonly known as the "Freeway Series" or "Interleague Rivalry," represents the geographic and competitive tension between Orange County and Los Angeles. While not as historically deep as the Dodgers-Giants rivalry, the...

with a halo above it, representing the team's name and creating one of MLB's most distinctive marks. The halo element distinguishes the Angels from other teams with

— Los Angeles Angels - Overview

logos and provides immediate visual recognition. The current logo design, introduced in various forms over the years, maintains this core concept while updating typography and styling. The team's uniforms feature the iconic

— Los Angeles Angels - Overview

with halo on caps and the word

— Los Angeles Angels - Overview

or simply Angel Stadium), featured the distinctive

— Los Angeles Angels Franchise History

Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim

— Los Angeles Angels Franchise History

Innovations

Year Title Role/Impact Type
1961 Team Identity Competition Achievement
1961 League and Division Affiliation Competition Achievement
1960 Foundation and Establishment Competition Achievement
1961 Franchise Name History Competition Achievement
1961 Ownership History Competition Achievement
2002 Championship Success Competition Achievement
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