These are my top 10 moments in Angels history: (In Chronological Order):
Ryan’s first no-hitter (May 15, 1973 at KC): Nolan Ryan was coming off two subpar starts when he tossed his first no-hitter. California won 3-0. The Royals lineup featured Amos Otis, John Mayberry, and Lou Pinella. Ryan walked three and struckout 12.
Ryan K’s 383 (September 27, 1973 vs. Twins): It took extra innings, but Ryan surpassed Sandy Koufax's strikeout record of 382 for a season. Later, Koufax cracked that Ryan also surpassed his walk total by 91.
Ryan k’s 19 (August 12, 1974 vs. Boston): Ryan continued racking up amazing strikeout totals when he punched out 19 Red Sox in 1974.
Angels win first division title (Sept. 25, 1979): After 18 years, the Angels finally advanced to the postseason by winning the AL West. The team included AL MVP Don Baylor and future Hall of Famers Rod Carew and Nolan Ryan. The team rallied to the Obama-esque battle cry: "Yes We Can!"
Witt’s perfect game: (Sept. 30, 1984 at Texas): On the final day of the 1984 season, Mike Witt tossed a perfect game. Because it was the season's last game between two teams going nowhere, few noticed at the time. Witt beat Charlie Hough 1-0 while striking out 10 and allowing no base runners.
Edmonds’ catch: Edmonds made one of the greatest catches ever in KC (June 10, 1997): Perhaps the greatest catch I have ever seen. Image at:
http://angelswinblog.blogspot.com/2008/03/18-june-10-1997-jim-edmonds-makes-catch.html
Angels win first postseason series: Pummel the Yanks in the ALDS (2002): Anaheim experienced several postseason heartbreaks. In 2002, they FINALLY won a series by defeating the New York Yankees. Yankee pitching could not stop the Rally Monkey and the defending AL Champs went home for the offseason while Anaheim won the World Series.
Adam Kennedy hits 3 homeruns and the Angels win their first pennant (2002 ALCS): George Brett, Bob Robertson and Adam Kennedy?? Those are the names of players with three homers in an Championship Series Game. Kennedy's performance helped propel the Angels to the World Series.
World Series Game 6 (2002): Down 5-0 in the 7th, the Angels come back to win. Bonds and the Giants never recover.
World Series Game 7 (2002): Beat Giants 4-1 for their first title. Perhaps there is some justice in the world as Barry Bonds is denied a World Championship despite being so close.
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