Memorable Moments in Los Angeles Angels' History

25 Angels' Memorable Moments

If you're an Angels' fan and history buff, you'll recognize many of the highlights below that call out the great players and moments that stand out among the Los Angeles Angels timeline.

A more complete visual timeline can be found inside Under the Halo: The Official History of Angels Baseball by Pete Donovan.

• May 5, 1962 - Bo Belinksy Tosses First No-Hitter in Angels History
• 1964 - Dean Chance's Cy Young Season
• 1966-1993: Nolan Ryan by the (Amazing) Numbers
• July 3, 1970 - Clyde Wright's No-Hitter
• October 1, 1970 - Alex Johnson Wins AL Batting Title
• April 6, 1973 - Frank Robinson's Debut
• 1979 - Don Baylor's MVP Season
• September 25, 1979 - Autry Has Another Champion
• June 26-27,  July 9-11, 1982 - Six Big Wins
• July 6, 1983 - Lynn Hits Historic Grand Slam in All-Star Game
• 1986 - Wally World
• August 29, 1986 - The Great Comeback
• April 11, 1990 - Langston, Witt Combine for No-Hitter
• 1993 - Tim Salmon: Rookie of the Year
• June 10, 1997 - Jim Edmons: "The Catch" 
• July 29, 1997 - Chuck Finley Becomes Angels' All-Time Leader in Wins
• May 15, 2003 - Arte Moreno Becomes New Angels Owner
• July 14-15, 2003 - Garret Anderson Shines as an All-Star
• June 2, 2004 - Vladdy's Big Night
• October 2, 2004 - Angels Rally for AL West Crown
• 1995 - 2004: Percival Sets Club Saves Record
• November 8, 2005 - Colon Wins the Cy Young
• June 18, 2007 - Figgins Collects Six Hits
• September 13, 2008 - K-Rod Becomes Single-Season Saves Leader
• August 18, 2009 - Nine For Nine

Everyone who has been associated with the franchise over the years has worked hard to build an organization of which our fans can be proud, and I think this book depicts the level of pride everyone within the organization feels for Angels baseball.  —Mike Scioscia, Angels Manager

Under the Halo: The Official History of Angels Baseball
(Insight Editions, 2012)

Through first person accounts by Anels past and present, Under the Halo brings fans into the dugout with an all-star roster, including Garrett Anderson, Bert Blyleven, Rod Carew, Dean Chance, Chuck Finley, Nolan Ryan and many, many more!