THE HALO ROTUNDA · ESTABLISHED 1988
Angels
Hall of Fame.
The players, leaders and champions who gave this franchise its identity. An independent fan tribute to the club’s official honorees.
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ABOVE THE RIGHT-FIELD WALL
The numbers that
never leave.
Five Angels figures plus Jackie Robinson’s universally retired No. 42 compose the franchise’s most exclusive numerical honor.
THE OFFICIAL ANGELS HALL
Plaques in
the gallery.
Open any plaque for the achievement that defines the honoree’s Angels legacy. Induction years and feats follow the club’s official history.
2017Vladimir GuerreroOF · Angels 2004–09Open plaque
American League MVP in his first Angels season, carrying the club to its first division crown since 1986. He hit .319 with 173 home runs in an Angels uniform and became the first Cooperstown inductee depicted with an Angels cap.
Open Guerrero’s player record →2016Garret AndersonOF · Angels 1994–2008Open plaque
The franchise leader in games, hits, doubles, total bases and RBI. His bases-clearing double in Game 7 helped secure the 2002 World Series championship.
Open Anderson’s player record →2015Mike WittP · Angels 1981–90Open plaque
A two-time All-Star who threw a perfect game on the final day of the 1984 season, striking out 10 in a 1–0 victory.
Open Witt’s player record →2015Tim SalmonOF · Angels 1992–2006Open plaque
“Mr. Angel” spent his entire career with the club, won the 1993 AL Rookie of the Year award and retired as the franchise leader with 299 home runs. He hit .346 in the 2002 World Series.
Open Salmon’s player record →2015Dean ChanceP · Angels 1963–66Open plaque
The first Angels Cy Young Award winner. His landmark 1964 season featured 20 wins, an AL-best 1.65 ERA, 278⅓ innings and 11 shutouts.
Open Chance’s player record →2013Bobby Knoop2B · Angels 1964–69Open plaque
A three-time Gold Glove winner and 1966 All-Star starter whose partnership with Jim Fregosi formed one of baseball’s premier double-play combinations.
Open Knoop’s player record →20122002 World Champions99 wins · First World Series titleOpen plaque
The team that changed Angels history. After a record-setting five-run comeback in Game 6, the Halos won Game 7 behind Garret Anderson’s three-run double and rookie John Lackey’s winning start. Troy Glaus earned World Series MVP honors.
Explore the championship roster →2011Gene AutryOwner · Angels 1961–96Open plaque
The founding owner who brought American League baseball to Southern California. His No. 26 honors him as the permanent 26th man on the roster.
Official Angels biography ↗2009Chuck FinleyP · Angels 1986–99Open plaque
The franchise’s all-time leader with 165 wins. The four-time Angels All-Star also made a club-record 379 starts and worked 2,675 innings.
Open Finley’s player record →2009Brian DowningC · DH · OF · Angels 1978–90Open plaque
A cornerstone of the Angels’ first three division champions who left the club atop nearly every major offensive career list, including runs, hits, home runs and walks.
Open Downing’s player record →1995Jimmie ReeseCoach · Angels 1972–94Open plaque
A beloved coach for 23 seasons and one of baseball’s legendary fungo hitters. His No. 50 is retired by the club.
Official Angels biography ↗1992Nolan RyanP · Angels 1972–79 · No. 30Open plaque
Four no-hitters as an Angel, a club-record 2,416 strikeouts and an MLB-record 383 strikeouts in 1973. His eight seasons remain one of the most overpowering pitching runs in franchise history.
Open Ryan’s player record →1991Rod CarewINF · Angels 1979–85 · No. 29Open plaque
A member of the club’s first two division champions who collected his 3,000th career hit as an Angel in 1985 and hit .314 during his seven seasons with the franchise.
Open Carew’s player record →1990Don BaylorDH · Angels 1977–82Open plaque
The first Angel to win an MVP award. In 1979 he powered the franchise’s first division champion with 36 home runs, 120 runs and an AL-leading 139 RBI.
Open Baylor’s player record →1989Jim FregosiINF · Angels 1961–71 · Manager 1978–81Open plaque
The franchise’s first great star, a six-time Angels All-Star and 1967 Gold Glove winner who later managed the club to its first division title in 1979.
Open Fregosi’s player record →1988Bobby Grich2B · Angels 1977–86Open plaque
A brilliant two-way second baseman and member of the club’s first three division champions. His .997 fielding percentage in 1985 set an MLB record for second basemen.
Open Grich’s player record →A LIVING HISTORY
The gallery is official.
The debate belongs to fans.
This page honors the Angels’ official Hall of Fame class; it does not declare additional inductees. Greatness is still unfolding, and every generation of fans gets to argue about who should receive the next plaque.