Mad4Mud, I am actually very happy for you.   As a Mets fan, I do root for the underdog and the Angels history is certainly a series of ups and downs - and close calls.   It was either their first or second season where they were actually contenders, surprising EVERYONE on how well an expansion team could play.

Not to mention that any team that was owned by Gene Autry surely has a place in my heart.   From what I saw, his heart and soul was in that team.   In this day and age of corporations and focus on the bottom line, we need to remember the passion that once drove this game.

Plus my Mets got Jim Fregosi from your Angels!   That makes us practically related now Mad4Mud!!!!

Ron