The Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim have been through three home fields and four name variations in the team’s 45 year history. The team was created as an expansion to the Major Leagues and had its inaugural season in 1961. That first year gave the team a solid start as the Angels posted a 70-91 season, a .435 average that stands as a record for expansion clubs.

The team played as the Los Angeles Angels, first at Wrigley Field, then at the old Dodger Stadium, until 1965. When the 1966 season rolled around, the team—now known as the California Angels—moved into Anaheim Stadium, which was renovated in the 1990s and later renamed Angel Stadium of Anaheim, offering 45,000 seats to Angels fans.

Angels tickets weren’t always a hot item. During the club’s first 35 years, under the ownership of the legendary Gene Autry, the Angels made only three trips to the playoffs, taking the division title in 1979. Even without regular postseason visits, some stellar players gave Angels fans a reason to cheer. In 1964, Dean Chance won the prestigious Cy Young Award, making him the youngest pitcher, at 23, to ever receive the honor. In 1970, the batting title went to Alex Johnson, making him the only Angel to ever win the silver bat. Don Baylor won the MVP award in 1979.

The 1970s really belonged to pitcher Nolan Ryan, who racked up four no-hitters, including two in the 1973 season. In the 1980s, those holding baseball tickets to see the Angels celebrated Reggie Jackson’s milestone 500th home run and the 300th pitching win for Don Sutton, accomplishments that helped both players get into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.

With another name change, this time to the Anaheim Angels, the team got on a roll and created magic in 2002. The club started the season with their worst-ever record, but baseball ticket sales picked up at Angel Stadium when the team kicked into winning gear. By the time the season ended and the Angels took the division championship, Angels tickets were in high demand. The team topped off their remarkable season with their first American League pennant, their first trip to the World Series, and a thrilling seven-game championship win over the San Francisco Giants.

Newly renamed the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim, the team continues to make it to the playoffs. The Angels’ drive and determination to return to the World Series will keep demand for Angels tickets high for years to come.