Angels History

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1. Who pitched the first no-hitter in Angels' history? Bo Belinsky Dean Chance Nolan Ryan Clyde Wright

2. Who was the first Angel to lead the American League in batting average? Through 2003, no Angel has ever led the A.L. in batting avg. Rod Carew Alex Johnson Brian Downing

3. Who was the first Angel to win the Cy Young Award? Mike Witt Nolan Ryan Dean Chance Frank Tanana

4. Who was the first Angel to win the American League Most Valuable Player award? Reggie Jackson Tim Salmon Garrett Anderson Don Baylor

5. Who pitched the first perfect game in Angel history? Through 2003, no Angel has thrown a perfect game Bill Singer Mike Witt Nolan Ryan

6. Who was the first Angel to win the American League Rookie of the Year award? Chuck Finley Tim Salmon Jim Fregosi Jim Edmonds

7. Whom did the Angels trade to the Mets to obtain Nolan Ryan? Clyde Wright Don Mincher Jim Fregosi Alex Johnson

8. Who was the first Angel to lead the American League in stolen bases? Mickey Rivers Gary Pettis Bert Campaneris Albie Pearson

9. Who was the MVP of the 2002 World Series? Troy Glaus Tim Salmon Garrett Anderson Troy Percival

10. Who was the first Angel to lead or tie for the American League home run crown in a season? Bobby Grich Reggie Jackson Bobby Bonds Don Baylor

11. The American League introduced the designated-hitter rule in 1973. Who was the Angels' first (and primary) DH that season? Frank Robinson Vada Pinson Mike Epstein Ken McMullen

12. In 1979, the Angels won their first division championship and qualified for the post season. What team beat them in the best 3 out of 5 American League Championship series, and in how many games? Baltimore Orioles in 4 New York Yankees in 3 Boston Red Sox in 5 Milwaukee Brewers in 5

13. After the 1972 season, the Angels completed a blockbuster 7 player trade with their neighbors, the Dodgers. Which player was not part of that deal? Andy Messersmith Frank Robinson Bobby Valentine Willie Davis

14. Who was the first manager of the Angels? Leo Durocher Bill Rigney Chuck Dressen Lefty Phillips

15. What was the name of the Angels' first home stadium? Dodger Stadium Los Angeles Coliseum Anaheim Stadium Wrigley Field

16. In 1995, the Angels lost to which team in a one game playoff after they finished tied for 1st place in the AL West? Kansas City Royals Oakland Athletics Seattle Mariners Texas Rangers

17. In their first season, the Angels had a respectable (for an expansion team) 70-91 record, good for 8th place in the 10 team American League. Where did they finish in their second year? Last 3rd 5th 7th

18. Who was the Angel "bonus baby", that also played running back on Wisconsin's 1963 Rose Bowl football team? Rick Reichardt Bobby Knoop Don Mincher Bob "Buck" Rodgers

19. Which team came into the American League in the 1961 expansion along with the Angels? Kansas City Royals Washington Senators Seattle Pilots Minnesota Twins

20. Which two teams did the Angels defeat in the postseason to get to the 2002 World Series? Indians and Red Sox Red Sox and Yankees Yankees and Athletics Yankees and Twins