There are 3 different versions of this ring, and this is. Learn more about the history and results of the world series in this article. The 97th edition of the world series, it was a bestofseven playoff between the national league nl champion arizona diamondbacks and the threetime defending world series champions and american league al champion new york yankees. Jackie autry, widow of the late angels owner gene autry, along with 10 official 2002 world series allan h. World series winners a complete championship history. James bisson, national sports editor brandon wile, senior mlb editor jonah birenbaum, mlb. Oct 19, 2002 2002 world series it was no surprise that an american league team had once again dominated the 2002 race with powerful hitting, great defense and outstanding pitching on the mound. Anaheim angels 2002 world series champions hat mlb new era. The tournament concluded with eight teams competing in the college world series, a doubleelimination tournament in its fifty sixth year. Offered is a 2002 anaheim angels world series champions commemorative louisville slugger baseball bat presented to mrs. Won world series 43 over san francisco giants won al championship series 41 over minnesota twins won al division series 31 over new york yankees.
The 2002 world series was a bestofseven playoff series to determine major league baseball mlbs champion for the 2002 season. The 2006 world series was the championship series of major league baseballs mlb 2006 season. The pressed wood plaque features an angels team photo on a laminated gold metal plate under the words 2002 world series champions. The series featured the american league champion anaheim angels defeating the national league champion san francisco giants, 43, to win the franchises first ever world series. A complete history of all world series winners from 1903 to the present, including losers and mvps. Where are they now with little league world series biggest. The valley sports american little league of pleasure ridge park, a suburb of louisville, kentucky, defeated sendai higashi little league of sendai, japan, in the championship game of the 56th little league world series. Most championships 2 west raleigh, nc, 2008, 2009 lexington, ky, 2003, 2011 most games won series 6 fort caroline, fl, 2004 lexington, ky, 2011. World series champions the next world series will be played october 20th through october 28th, 2020. Includes a fully sortable list of world series champions. The world series is major league baseballs mlb postseason playoff series between the champions of its two leagues. This banner 140 x 94 was custom made for use at angel stadium to commemorate the angels 2002 world series championship.
Mlb world series champions major league baseball espn. The 2001 world series was the championship series of major league baseballs mlb 2001 season. The diamondbacks defeated the yankees, four games to. The 2002 world series was the championship series of major league baseball mlbs 2002 season. A comprehensive list of mlb world series champions from 1903 to the present. The little league world series is one of the greatest sporting events put on every year. Anaheim angels 2002 world series champions hat black mlb baseball cap new era. This list focuses on the greatest world series champions. The 2002 angels enjoyed one of the most improbable runs to a world series championship in baseball history. Monkeyinspired run to the franchises firstever championship before 44,598 at edison field. Mlb world series gear, mlb world series locker room tees. Anaheim angels 2002 world series champions long sleeve t. Rate 5 stars rate 4 stars rate 3 stars rate 2 stars rate 1 star.
Arguably the two greatest world series championship victories in history happened in the current century, as a pair of purportedly cursed franchises ended lengthy title droughts in epic fashion. It was a surprise however, that the team left standing at the end of the marathon was not the new york yankees. The table provides a list of world series champions. Troy percival shuts the door and the anaheim angels are the 2002 world champions check out for more. You knew it couldnt come easily, but the cubs are world series champions.
The world series is the annual championship series of major league baseball mlb and. Fate is telling us that the red sox will win the world series. League division series and then beating the minnesota twins in the al championship series. Where are they now with little league world series. While all world series title winners receive the same size trophy, some champions leave a more lasting impression than others. For starters, the angels had not even been to the postseason for 15 years before everything came together in one magical season that resulted in the franchises only world series title. It is a comprehensive team roster and player names are sorted by the fielding position where the most number of games were played during the regular season.
Also, its been 84 years since the red sox won a world series. The flag was flown in left center field and was removed after august 18th 2019 game against chicago al. The 2002 anaheim angels team roster seen on this page. The 2002 ncaa division i baseball tournament was played at the end of the 2002 ncaa division i baseball season to determine the national champion of college baseball. Barry bonds was the big name of the 2002 world series. Celebrate history with mlb world series gear from the official online store of major league baseball.
The 2002 angels shocked the baseball world by winning the franchises first championship and this collectors healy plaque celebrates that teams players and accomplishment. Ranking the greatest world series champions in baseball. The 102nd edition of the world series, it was a bestofseven playoff between the american league al champion detroit tigers and the national league nl champion st. Since 1922 the world series has followed a bestofsevengames format.
The 2002 national league championship series was a major league baseball playoff series played from october 9 to 14 to determine the champion of the national league, between the central division champion st. Aug 21, 20 the little league world series is one of the greatest sporting events put on every year. The giants scored 44 runs, thirdmost in series history. The cardinals, by virtue of being a division winner, had the home field advantage. With a beautiful wooden display case with slanted glass window to make the rings. In what i would consider, perfect condition, i am selling this collectible baseball. The 2002 major league baseball season finished with two wildcard teams, the anaheim angels defeating the san francisco giants in seven games, for the world series championship. Louis cardinals and the wildcard qualifying san francisco giants. Won world series 43 over san francisco giants won al championship series 41 over minnesota twins won al division series 31 over new york yankees manager. From the angels only world series victory comes this stately championship ring in 14k gold with a angels logo made of rubies and a diamond encrusted face.
Baba rallies japan to 2001 title tokyo kitasuna rallied for two runs its last atbat for the second straight game and beat apopka, fla. Anaheim angels fanatics authentic 2002 world series champions. He hit four of the san francisco giants record 14 home runs. Shop for mlb world series locker room tees, hats, hoodies, collectibles and more at. World series, in baseball, a postseason playoff series between champions of the two major professional baseball leagues of north america.
It was a surprise however, that the team left standing at the. The 2006 world series, the 102nd edition of major league baseballs championship series, began on october 21 and ended on october 27, and matched the american league champion detroit tigers against the national league champion st. In fact all 4 games the halos won were come from behind winners. A red dawn rises 2002 anaheim angels world champions. There is a small faint white mark on back near collar that is hardly noticeable. The 98th edition of the world series, it was a bestofseven playoff between the american league al champion anaheim angels and the national league nl champion san francisco giants. So after the anaheim angels won their first world series championship, on this day in 2002, the whole team did just that. The 2002 world series was the 98th edition of the fall classic, held from october 1927, 2002. Anaheim angels fanatics authentic 2002 world series. Jackie autry is the former angels owner and former honorary american league president 2000 to 2015. The world series is the annual championship series of major league baseball mlb and concludes the mlb postseason. The cardinals won the series in five games, taking games 1, 3, 4, and 5.
First played in 1903, the world series championship is a bestofseven playoff and is a contest between the champions of baseballs national league nl and american league al. We dont know when or if this item will be back in stock. Read that number backwards and you get 9 the same number cut into left field to commeorate ted williams. Anaheim angels fanatics authentic 2002 world series champions sublimated display case with series listing image. Often referred to as the fall classic, the modern world series has been played every year since 1903. Baseball anaheim angels world series champions 2002. The 2002 little league world series took place between august 16 and august 25 in south williamsport, pennsylvania. There are 3 different versions of this ring, and this is the largest and most desirable among collectors. This was the third series meeting between the tigers and the cardinals. Thats how far away san francisco was from its first world championship in nearly half a century, only to watch it disappear in a cloud of smoke. For starters, the angels had not even been to the postseason for 15 years before everything came together in one magical season that. The pressed wood plaque features an angels team photo on a laminated gold metal.
Jackie autry, the widow of the teams founder, gene autry, rode in the parade alongside minnie mouse, and angels manager mike scioscia held the world series trophy as thousands of angels fans cheered on their favorite team. Can you name the world series champions from 20022011. The anaheim angels had shocked the world by knocking off the defending champions 31 in the divisional playoffs and rolling over the minnesota twins four. Disneyland salutes 2002 baseball world champions the. Anaheim angels world series champions 2002 mcholkeanaheimangelsworldserieschampions2002. Lot detail 2002 anaheim angels world series champions. Anaheim angels 4 vs san francisco giants 3 2002 world series fast facts.
Can coaches with championship rings and gray hair return angels to glory. Most championships 2 west raleigh, nc, 2008, 2009 lexington, ky, 2003, 2011 most games won series 6 fort caroline, fl, 2004 lexington, ky, 2011 bakersfield, ca, 2012. It was a rematch of the 1987 nlcs, in which the cardinals defeated the giants in seven games. Kinkade attended game three at san francisco on sunday, october 22, 2002 when he painted the action first hand from pacific bell park, home of the national league. Related products from our brands page 1 of 1 page 1 of 1. The 98th edition of the world series, 1 it was a bestofseven playoff between the american league al champion anaheim angels and the national league nl champion san francisco giants. World series tickets for 2020 will be posted once teams qualify for the mlb playoffs, in the meantime you can purchase all 2020 mlb regularseason tickets right now.