100 Things Angels Fans Should Know & Do Before They Die

[AngelsWin.com]

 

 

Fans of the Anaheim Angels have been through alot in their franchise's history. Between the changes in owners, ballparks and name of the team, it's not surprising to know that Angels fans are some of the most loyal in the country. For these fans, the ones who have stuck it out to light up the halo after a home victory, sing "Build Me Up Buttercup" during the 7th inning stretch and call out for the Rally Monkey, there's 100 Things Angels Fans Should Know & Do Before They Die.

 

Inspired by and written for devout Angels fans, 100 Things Angels Fans Should Know & Do Before They Die(Triumph Books, April 2013) by veteran baseball writer Joe Haakenson with a foreword by former Angel Tim Salmon explores important facts and figures from the Angels' long, storied franchise. In an easy-to-read and entertaining format listing from one to 100, this guide to all-things Angels baseball collects the decades of tradition, wins and losses, name revisions and Hall of Fame inductions for fans to enjoy.  Inside Haakenson includes notable moments, stories and tidbits such as: 

• The unforgettable Nolan Ryan pitching era including his four no-hitters in '73, '74 and '75 and record-setting 383 strikeouts.

• Facts on the teams' origin such as their name change from the Los Angeles Angels to California Angels and finally the Anaheim Angels in 1996

• The story behind how the Rally Monkey began during a game against the Giants in 2000

Chock full of entertaining trivia and stories, 100 Things Angels Fans Should Know & Do Before They Die is the ultimate resource for Angels knowledge. Arriving just in time for Angels fans as the team enters a new era of success, this book is a must-have on fans' bookshelves this season.

 

About the Authors:
 

Joe Haakenson is a veteran baseball writer and a voter for the Baseball Hall of Fame. He was the Angels' beat writer for 15 seasons in Southern California newspapers that include the Los Angeles Daily News, and is the author of Out of the Blue. He lives in Huntington Beach, California.

 

Tim Salmon is a former professional baseball player who helped guide the Angels to their first world championship in 2002. He is the founder of the Tim Salmon Foundation, which supports Orange County charities assisting children in need. He lives in Scottsdale, Arizona.

Angels fans & AngelsWin.com members, order a copy of this book for just $14.95 here.

[Chuck]

This book is awesome guys. Pick up a copy. You won't be disappointed! 

[Chuck]

Midnight (or close to) bump!

 

Order a copy of this book ladies and gents. It's a good one! 

[Splint7438]

Order this book? Um wouldnt that make it 101 things Angels fans should do before they die? I willl probably order it because it talks about my youth. I remember Nolan Ryan pitching for my Angels. He is still my favorite athlete or celebrity of any kind of all time. I am lucky enough to have been able to watch my childhood hero perform at a high level from the time I was 8 or so until I was in my 30's. Not too many people can say that.

[CaliAngel]

$12 with free 2 day shipping from Amazon Prime? 

 

Sold!

[Chuck]

$12 with free 2 day shipping from Amazon Prime?

Sold!

Yeah, it's an even greater value if you're an Amazon Prime customer.

[Blarg]

What number is Join Angelswin.com and attend the Spring Training Fanfest Dinner listed as?

[Glen]

Yeah, it's an even greater value if you're an Amazon Prime customer.

 

Amazon Prime is one of the best things ever.

[Chuck]

What number is Join Angelswin.com and attend the Spring Training Fanfest Dinner listed as?

 

If Joe wrote the book after attending our spring fanfest it would make the top 10 for sure! 

[Chuck]

Bump! Just got my book and it's awesome just a chapter in and flipping through the pages. 

 

I recommend picking this book up ladies and gents. A must have for all Angels fans IMO. 

 

BTW, look for a thread on a contest to win this book (I have an extra copy, compliments of Joe Haakenson). 

[Angelsjunky]

I didn't know you could read, Chuck.

[Chuck]

I didn't know you could read, Chuck.

 

I've been reading your insightful posts for years AJ. What are you thinking?

 

No seriously, I think I have every Angels historical book ever written now and have read them all, some twice. Looking forward to getting through this one. 

[Angelsjunky]

I've been reading your insightful posts for years AJ. What are you thinking?

 

No seriously, I think I have every Angels historical book ever written now and have read them all, some twice. Looking forward to getting through this one. 

 

Ha ha. Yeah, it looks like a good one.

 

I assume you've seen the movie, Talent for the Game? It isn't really about the Angels in any historical way but the main character is a scout for the Angels. One of the more unknown, under-rated baseball movies.

[Chuck]

Ha ha. Yeah, it looks like a good one.

 

I assume you've seen the movie, Talent for the Game? It isn't really about the Angels in any historical way but the main character is a scout for the Angels. One of the more unknown, under-rated baseball movies.

 

I did see the movie AJ, but that was years ago. Looks like I may have to watch it again, under a different perspective. 

[Lou]

sounds like a great book for the sh*tter

[Chuck]

sounds like a great book for the sh*tter

 

Funny you mention that. 

 

That's exactly where I left mine after the second chapter. 

 

It was a good shit. 

[The Angels]

I'm currently reading this book. I like it so far, but as an avid reader of many other Angels and MLB books, there hasn't been a whole lot of new information I've picked up so far. The best book on the Angels, in my opinion, is Anaheim Angels: A Complete History by Ross Newman. Very, very informative down to the small details.