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Los Angeles (LA) Angels of Anaheim ownership: history

Los Angeles (LA) Angels of Anaheim ownership: history

The LA Angeles Angels are a household name in the MLB based in Anaheim, California. The team currently compete as a member club of the American League (AL) West Division and was founded in 1961 as an expansion franchise.


The Angels won their first World Series title in 2002.


Los Angeles (LA) Angels of Anaheim ownership

The Los Angeles Angels are currently owned by Arte Moreno who acquired the team in 2003 for $184 million from the The Walt Disney Company.


Los Angeles Angels Ownership structure 

Arte Moreno

Arturo "Arte" Moreno is an American businessman who is known. He built his fortune through billboard advertisements and investments in the real estate industry.

Ownership History of the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim 

Gene Autry (1960–1998)

Jackie Autry (1998–1999)

The Walt Disney Company (1999–2003)

Arte Moreno (2003–Present)


Founding Year

The Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim were founded in 1961 as an expansion franchise.


Ballpark Information 

The LA Angels of Anaheim currently play their home games at Angel Stadium of Anaheim which is located in Anaheim, California. The park has a seating capacity of 45,517 seats and was opened in 1966.


Conference and Division


The Angels of Anaheim are part of the American League (AL) West Division. Their colours include red, navy blue, silver.