In 1960, Gene Autry, already famous as a singing cowboy, decided to travel to the Major League Baseball expansion meetings to see if he could find a baseball team to broadcast on his radio station. He walked away with an actual team instead.
Fifty years later, that same team, the Los Angeles Angels, are planning a year-long bash to commemorate their 50th birthday.
The Angels will unveil their plans this Friday, and they are going all out. The year long celebration salutes loyal Halos fans and remembers former Angels players. During the season, 81 former Angels players will throw out the first pitch before each game, and Angels Stadium will feature retro nights and giveaways as well.
New uniforms will also be introduced. On the front of the club's home, road and alternate red jerseys, a gold halo is featured on the "A" of the club lettering. The 50th anniversary patch will be featured on the right sleeve.while an "A" patch with gold halo will be featured on the left sleeve.
The caps will also be different....
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