Under the Halo - The Official History of Angels Baseball

Informationen zum Autor Pete Donovan is a sports columnist for the Palm Springs Desert Sun. He is a former sportswriter for the Los Angeles Times and the Fullerton News-Tribune, and has covered and followed the Angels for over 40 years. Klappentext This volume celebrates 50 years of Angels baseball! from its inauguration under the ownership of film legend Gene Autry in 1961! through its 2002 World Series Championship! and into its current role as perennial playoff contender atop the Western Division of the American League. Zusammenfassung Generations of Angel fans can relive their favorite team moments in Under the Halo: The Official History of Angels Baseball. From the team’s inaugural season in 1961 under the ownership of film legend Gene Autry, Under the Halo traces the memorable moments, personalities, and accomplishments of this remarkable franchise. Through first-person accounts by Angels past and present, Under the Halo brings the reader into the dugout with an all-star roster, including: Garret Anderson, Bert Blyleven, Rod Carew, Dean Chance, Doug DeCinces, Brian Downing, David Eckstein, Chuck Finley, Troy Glaus, Vladimir Guerrero, Wally Joyner, Albie Pearson, Troy Percival, Nolan Ryan, Frank Tanana, and many, many more! With more than 300 images, a vintage lineup sheet, game tickets, postcards, and a fold-out timeline of the Angels' history, Under the Halo is a grand slam for Angel fans and baseball historians alike!

Product details

• Authors: Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim, Pete Donovan, Pete/ Salmon Donovan, PETE DONOVAN
• Assisted by: Arte Moreno (Foreword), Salmon Tim (Foreword), Scioscia Mike (Introduction)
• Publisher: Insight Editions
• Languages: English
• Product format: Hardback
• Released: 17.04.2012
• EAN: 9781608870196
• ISBN: 978-1-60887-019-6
• No. of pages: 263
• Dimensions: 254 mm x 337 mm x 32 mm
• Subjects: Guides > Sport > Ball sport; Baseball, California, SPORTS & RECREATION / Baseball / History, Sports teams & clubs, history of sport, Sports teams and clubs