Los Angeles Angels All-Time Roster
By David Hill
Here’s a look at the LA Angels’ all-time roster.
In 1961, the Los Angeles Angels came into existence. One of four expansion teams in baseball, the newly minted Angels, named for the legendary Pacific Coast League team that operated in California for 54 years, played their first game on April 11, defeating the Baltimore Orioles 7-2.
However, the team struggled to find success. They made the postseason three times in the 20th century, including their heartbreaking loss in 1986 at the hands of the Red Sox. However, when the calendar flipped to the new millennium, the Angels became a perennial playoff contender, winning the World Series in 2002 and winning six American League West titles.
Yes, the Angels may have had their struggles in the past, and may struggle once again in the near future, but they certainly had a successful run not too long ago. And while the team may have struggled, there has not been a shortage of stars on the team, even dating back to the early days of the franchise. While players like Bo Belinsky proved to be a flash in the sky, others remained as key parts to the team, proving even decades later to be amongst the best that ever put on an Angels uniform.
Who were the best players in LA Angels’ history? Let us take a look at their all-time roster.
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