The California Angels play their first game at Anaheim Stadium. Rick Reichardt of the Angels hits the first home run in the new ballpark, but California loses the game, 3 – 1, to the Chicago White Sox.

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On April 19, 1966 — The California Angels play their first game at Anaheim Stadium. Rick Reichardt of the Angels hits the first home run in the new ballpark, but California loses the game, 3 – 1, to the Chicago White Sox.

Tommy John wins his first of 14 games on the season. He will go over 200 innings pitched for the first time in his career. Tommie Agee 2 run homerun in 6th is the difference in the game.

 

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