Posts Tagged Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim

Calling All Angels

Front of Angel StadiumThis year, my son’s Little League team is the Angels. Although I am an Orange County resident, there is a lot more to my relationship with the Angels than it just being the team in our community.

I grew up in the San Fernando Valley, so the Dodgers became my ball club. The Angels in the sixties and seventies were second fiddle. They were like the Clippers of baseball but with a much better owner.  Furthermore, my mom was a Hollywood Stars fan growing up. The old Los Angeles Angels of the PCL were the Stars’ hated rivals. Read the rest of this entry »

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Was the Adenhart tribute kosher?

Celebrating Angels douse Nick Adenharts jersey after winning AL West title (photo courtesy Gawker.com)

Celebrating Angels douse Nick Adenhart’s jersey after winning AL West title (photo courtesy Gawker.com).

Inappropriate? Ironic? Or a tribute? Before we judge the Angels pouring alcohol on the jersey of someone killed by a drunk driver, there’s one thing to consider: Not all drinking is the same. Read the rest of this entry »

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