• The Angels are named for the old Pacific Coast League team, the Los Angeles Angels. When Gene Autry founded the Angels in 1961, he paid Dodgers owner Walter O'Malley $350,000 for the rights to the name Angels. O'Malley had acquired the rights from Los Angeles Angels owner Phil Wrigley when the Dodgers moved to Los Angeles in 1958.
• The Angels have used 10 logos and three color combinations since beginning play in 1961.
• The Angels have retired five numbers in their history: 11 (Jim Fregosi), 26 (Gene Autry), 29 (Rod Carew), 30 (Nolan Ryan) and 50 (Jimmie Reese).