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Jim Thome hit his 500th career homer

Posted by This Day in Baseball | Sep 16, 2007 | 500 Homerun, Milestones | 0 |

On September 16, 2007, Jim Thome hit his 500th career homer, becoming the 23rd member of that...

In front of a record crowd at Angels Stadium in Anaheim, Tim Salmon played his final game

Posted by This Day in Baseball | Oct 1, 2006 | Lasts | 0 |

On October 1, 2006, in front of a record crowd at Angels Stadium in Anaheim, Tim Salmon played his...

Dave Winfield announces his retirement at the age of 44

Posted by This Day in Baseball | Feb 7, 1996 | Retirement | 0 |

Dave Winfield announces his retirement at the age of 44

California Angels sign pitcher Lee Smith to a free agent contract

Posted by This Day in Baseball | Dec 13, 1994 | Transactions | 0 |

California Angels sign pitcher Lee Smith to a free agent contract

Kenny Rogers of the Texas Rangers throws a perfect game against the California Angels

Posted by This Day in Baseball | Jul 28, 1994 | No Hitter, No Hitters | 0 |

On July 28, 1994, Kenny Rogers of the Texas Rangers throws a perfect game against the California...

Dave Winfield hits for cycle and becomes the oldest player to collect five hits in a game

Posted by This Day in Baseball | Jun 24, 1991 | Cycle | 0 |

On June 24, 1991, Dave Winfield of the California Angels becomes the oldest player to collect five...

Ken Griffey, Jr. and Ken Griffey, Sr. become the first father-and-son combination to hit back-to-back home runs

Posted by This Day in Baseball | Sep 14, 1990 | This Day In Baseball | 0 |

On September 14, 1990, Ken Griffey, Jr. and Ken Griffey, Sr. become the first father-and-son...

Dave Winfield rejects a trade that would have sent him from the New York Yankees to California

Posted by This Day in Baseball | May 11, 1990 | Transactions | 0 |

On May 11, 1990, future Hall of Famer Dave Winfield rejects a trade that would have sent him from...

Mark Langston reaches an agreement with the Angels on a five-year contract worth $16 million

Posted by thannon | Dec 1, 1989 | Free Agency | 0 |

Mark Langston reaches an agreement with the Angels on a five-year contract worth $16 million, making the left-handed pitcher the latest highest-paid player in baseball history. The 29 year-old free agent, who had a combined 16-14 record with the Mariners and Expos last season, rejected Montreal’s three-year, $9 million offer last summer that would have made him the first major leaguer to have averaged $3 million a season.

Donnie Moore commits suicide by shooting himself

Posted by This Day in Baseball | Jul 18, 1989 | Deaths | 0 |

On July 18, 1989, former major league reliever Donnie Moore commits suicide by shooting himself,...

one-handed pitcher Jim Abbott makes his major league debut for the California Angels

Posted by This Day in Baseball | Apr 8, 1989 | Debut | 0 |

On April 8, 1989, one-handed pitcher Jim Abbott makes his major league debut for the California...

Bud Black of the Cleveland Indians epitomizes the phrase “wild left-hander” when he hits three California Angels batters with pitches in one inning

Posted by This Day in Baseball | Jul 8, 1988 | Hit By Pitch | 0 |

On July 8, 1988, Bud Black of the Cleveland Indians epitomizes the phrase “wild left-hander” when...

Gene Mauch takes a leave of absence from the California Angels

Posted by This Day in Baseball | Mar 11, 1988 | Manager, Retirement | 0 |

On March 11, 1988, longtime manager Gene Mauch takes a leave of absence from the California Angels...

Mark McGwire of the Oakland A’s hits his 39th home run, setting a record for the most home runs by a major league rookie

Posted by This Day in Baseball | Aug 14, 1987 | Homerun History | 0 |

On August 14, 1987, Mark McGwire of the Oakland A’s hits his 39th home run, setting a record for...

Dave Henderson hits dramatic homerun to tie game 5 of ALCS

Posted by This Day in Baseball | Oct 12, 1986 | ALCS, Homerun History, Post Season | 0 |

FollowFollowFollowFollowFollowFollowFollowFollow On October 12, 1986, the Boston Red Sox stave off...

Phil Niekro of the Cleveland Indians and Don Sutton of the California Angels become the first 300-game winners to face each other during the 20th century

Posted by This Day in Baseball | Jun 28, 1986 | Pitching Feats | 0 |

On June 28, 1986, Phil Niekro of the Cleveland Indians and Don Sutton of the California Angels...

California Angels right-hander Don Sutton wins his 300th career game

Posted by This Day in Baseball | Jun 18, 1986 | 300th Victory, Milestones | 0 |

On June 18, 1986, at Anaheim Stadium, 43-year-old California Angels right-hander Don Sutton wins...

Rod Carew announces his retirement at the age of 40

Posted by This Day in Baseball | Jun 2, 1986 | Retirement | 0 |

On June 2, 1986, future Hall of Famer Rod Carew announces his retirement at the age of 40. Carew...

Reggie Jackson passes Mickey Mantle on Homerun List

Posted by This Day in Baseball | May 14, 1986 | Homerun History, Milestones | 0 |

On May 14, 1986, California Angels slugger Reggie Jackson hits his 537th career home run...

California Angels acquire future Hall of Famer Don Sutton from the Oakland A’s

Posted by This Day in Baseball | Sep 10, 1985 | Transactions | 0 |

On September 10, 1985, the California Angels acquire future Hall of Famer Don Sutton from the...

ROD CAREW COLLECTS HIS 3000TH HIT

Posted by Baseball Reference | Aug 4, 1985 | 3000 Hit Club | 0 |

At Anaheim Stadium in front of an enthusiastic crowd of 41,630, Angel first baseman Rod Carew singles off of Minnesota southpaw Frank Viola in the third inning to become the 16th major leaguer to amass 3000 hits. After the historic hit, Halos’ manager Gene Mauch brings the first-base sack into the dugout, replacing it with another a new bag.

Mike Witt of the California Angels pitches a perfect game

Posted by This Day in Baseball | Sep 30, 1984 | No Hitters, perfect game, Perfect Games | 0 |

On September 30, 1984, Mike Witt of the California Angels pitches a perfect game. The curveballing...

Reggie Jackson hits homerun number 500

Posted by This Day in Baseball | Sep 17, 1984 | 500 Homerun, Homerun History, Milestones | 0 |

On September 17, 1984, Reggie Jackson of the California Angels clubs the 500th home run of his...

Kirby Puckett collects four singles in his debut

Posted by This Day in Baseball | May 8, 1984 | Debut | 0 |

On May 8, 1984, Kirby Puckett collects four singles in his major league debut. Puckett’s...

Don Sutton Notches his 3000 strikeout

Posted by This Day in Baseball | Jun 24, 1983 | 3000 Strikeout, Milestones | 0 |

On June 24, 1983, future Hall of Famer Don Sutton becomes the eighth pitcher to record his 3,000th...

Morgana kisses Freddy Lynn

Posted by thannon | Jun 9, 1983 | Fans | 0 |

June 9 1983 A smooch for Fred Lynn A California Angels fan known as Morganna, runs across the...

Yankees sign onetime American League MVP Don Baylor to a free agent contract

Posted by This Day in Baseball | Dec 1, 1982 | Free Agency, Transactions | 0 |

Yankees sign onetime American League MVP Don Baylor to a free agent contract

Reggie Jackson, who left the Bronx when the team decided not to renew his contract, returns to Yankee Stadium as an Angel, and to the delight of the New York crowd, hits a long home run contributing to California’s 3-1 rain-shortened victory over the home team. The fans show their displeasure about losing ‘Mr. October’ to free agency by chanting “Steinbrenner Sucks” as Jackson rounded the bases while the Yankee owner stands defiantly in his box.

Posted by thannon | Apr 27, 1982 | This Day In Baseball | 0 |

Reggie Jackson, who left the Bronx when the team decided not to renew his contract, returns to Yankee Stadium as an Angel, and to the delight of the New York crowd, hits a long home run contributing to California’s 3-1 rain-shortened victory over the home team. The fans show their displeasure about losing ‘Mr. October’ to free agency by chanting “Steinbrenner Sucks” as Jackson rounded the bases while the Yankee owner stands defiantly in his box.

free agent slugger Reggie Jackson signs a four-year, $4 million contract with the California Angels

Posted by This Day in Baseball | Jan 22, 1982 | Transactions | 0 |

On January 22, 1982, free agent slugger Reggie Jackson signs a four-year, $4 million contract with...

Ron Davis of the New York Yankees strikes out eight consecutive batters

Posted by This Day in Baseball | May 4, 1981 | Pitching Feats | 0 |

On May 4, 1981, Ron Davis of the New York Yankees strikes out eight consecutive batters in a 4...

Astros deal pitcher Ken Forsch to the Angels for shortstop Dickie Thon

Posted by thannon | Apr 1, 1981 | Houston Astros, Transactions | 0 |

1981 – Astros deal pitcher Ken Forsch to the Angels for shortstop Dickie Thon. The versatile righthander compiled a 78-81 record for Houston, with 50 saves, nine shutouts, a 3.18 ERA and one memorable no-hitter.

California Angels sign free agent Rick Burleson to a six-year contract worth $4.2 million

Posted by This Day in Baseball | Mar 13, 1981 | Free Agency, Transactions | 0 |

On March 13, 1981, the California Angels sign free agent Rick Burleson to a six-year contract...

Boston Red Sox trade onetime American League MVP Fred Lynn and pitcher Steve Renko to the California Angels

Posted by This Day in Baseball | Jan 23, 1981 | Transactions | 0 |

On January 23, 1981, the Boston Red Sox trade one-time American League MVP Fred Lynn and pitcher...

Freddie Patek of the California Angels slugs three home runs in a game at Fenway Park

Posted by This Day in Baseball | Jun 20, 1980 | 3 Home Run Games | 0 |

On June 20, 1980, five-foot, five-inch Freddie Patek known by the nickname of “Flea”...

Lyman Bostock’s killer Leonard Smith is released

Posted by This Day in Baseball | Jun 20, 1980 | Deaths, Off The Field | 0 |

On June 20, Leonard Smith the man who confessed to killing California Angels star Lyman Bostock,...

Don Baylor of the California Angels wins the American League’s Most Valuable Player Award

Posted by This Day in Baseball | Nov 14, 1979 | AL MVP | 0 |

On November 14, 1979, Don Baylor of the California Angels wins the American League’s Most Valuable...

The Minnesota Twins trade star first baseman Rod Carew to the California Angels

Posted by thannon | Feb 3, 1979 | Transactions | 0 |

1979 – The Minnesota Twins trade star first baseman Rod Carew to the California Angels for outfielder Ken Landreaux and three lesser players (Dave Engle, Paul Hartzell and Brad Havens). Carew, who hit .333 for the Twins in 1978 but had vowed never to play again for owner Calvin Griffith after he made disparaging remarks against black players a few months earlier, will hit .318 for the Angels this season. He will be inducted into the Hall of Fame in 1991.

California Angels star Lyman Bostock is killed by a gunman

Posted by This Day in Baseball | Sep 23, 1978 | Deaths | 0 |

On September 23, 1978, California Angels star Lyman Bostock is killed by a gunman while riding in...

Luis Tiant wins his 200th game league game

Posted by This Day in Baseball | Aug 16, 1978 | 200 Win | 0 |

1978 – Boston’s Luis Tiant wins his 200th major league game, beating Nolan Ryan and the Angels, 4 – 2. Jim Rice’s 2-run home run is the difference.

Ron Guidry sets strikeout mark for left hander with 18

Posted by This Day in Baseball | Jun 17, 1978 | 10 Strikeout Game, Pitching Feats, strikeouts | 0 |

On June 17, 1978, Ron Guidry of the New York Yankees sets an American League record for most...

Bobby Grich charges the mound

Posted by This Day in Baseball | Apr 22, 1978 | Fight | 0 |

On April 22, 1978, Roger Erickson throws behind Bobby Grich, Grich charges the mound and the...

Pirates acquire Mike Easler

Posted by This Day in Baseball | Apr 4, 1977 | Transactions | 0 |

On April 4, 1977, the Pittsburgh Pirates make a seemingly minor trade that will pay major dividends. The Bucs acquire outfielder Mike Easler from the California Angels for minor league pitcher Randy Sealy. Easler will contribute mightily to the Pirates’ World Championship in 1979.