The Angels announced the team has changed its official name to the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim. This change is effective January 3, 2005. The inclusion of Los Angeles reflects the original expansion name awarded by Major League Baseball in December 1960 and again returns the Angels as Major League Baseball's American League representative in the Greater Los Angeles territory that Major League Baseball expects the team to serve.

The Los Angeles region, which is comprised of Orange, Los Angeles, Ventura, San Bernardino, and Riverside Counties, is the second largest media market in the country. This name change will strengthen the Angels' long-term economic health by enhancing the marketability through this metropolitan area and beyond.

Angels Baseball and the "A" brand will continue to be the marketing focus of the organization and Angels Stadium of Anaheim remains the home of the 2004 defending American League Western Division Champions.

The Angels have enjoyed tremendous success in Anaheim, highlighted by a World Championship in 2002. The organization will continue to work closely with the City of Anaheim in promoting the Anaheim community, Angel Stadium of Anaheim, and the Angels' baseball experience.

TITLES

The Angels won their first division title in 1979. The Angels won the division again in 1982 and 1986. The Angels have never appeared in the World Series. anahiem angels tickets, anaheim angels tikcets, anaheim angles tickets, anaheimangelstickets, anaheim angels ticets.  The Angels won the Wildcard slot in 2002 and defeated the Angels in the Divisional Series.

NAME  HISTORY

The franchise was originally the Los Angeles Angels (1961-64), the California Angels (1965-1996) and the Anaheim Angels (since 1997).

TOP  MANAGER

Bill Rigney, the first manager for the club, led the team from 1961-69 and posted a 625-707 record. He is the leading manager in terms of wins. Rigney was named Manager of the Year in 1962 by AP and UPI. anahiem angels tickets, anaheim angels tikcets, anaheim angles tickets, anaheim angels ticets, anaheimangelstickets. Mike Scioscia led the Angels to their best-ever finish in 2002 and now ranks among the clubs top 3 winningest managers of all time.

MVPS

Don Baylor (1979)
Baylor hit .296 with 36 home runs and led the American League with 120 runs and 139 RBIs.

CY YOUNG

Dean Chance (1964)
Chance led the AL with 20 wins (against 9 losses) and a 1.65 ERA in 278.1 innings.

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