Anaheim Struggles For Respect Beyond Disneyland Fame
Anaheim navigates a crowded media landscape as the Angels head to the World Series, hoping to shed the LA shadow. Local business leaders and residents stress identity, noting Orange County’s diversity and Anaheim’s separate history from Los Angeles amid sports pride and civic branding efforts.
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Anaheim Visitor and Convention Bureau
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Anaheim at a glance city profile and stats
Anaheim ranks as the sixth largest in California and ninety ninth in the nation with a 1990 to 2020 population rise of 23 percent reaching 328,014. Hispanic residents make up 47 percent, whites 36 percent, Asians 12 percent, blacks 2 percent, and multi race 3 percent. Median household income is 44,419 dollars. Disneyland is the largest employer. Over 30 million visitors come annually, with 143 hotels. Yearly weather averages 70 degrees and under 10 inches of rainfall. Five freeways serve the city.
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Celebrity Fans Pass on Angels World Series
Actress Julia Roberts and actor George Clooney decline Angels games citing distance from Hollywood and team nonappearance in the World Series. Kevin Costner Dennis Quaid and Charlie Sheen attend playoff events as Disney ties and personal baseball fan history shape their presence. Sheen Gift drives left-field seats stunt echoes his long interest in baseball and Cincinnati roots.
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Stan Rosenfield
Clooney and Roberts
Kevin Costner
Dennis Quaid
Charlie Sheen
Costner
Bull Durham
Salmon smiles after Angels win AL pennant at Anaheim
Tim Salmon, after a decade without postseason play, finally celebrates the Angels defeating the Twins 13 5 to win the AL Championship Series four games to one at Edison Field. He led an emotional celebration while Adam Kennedy, Ben Weber, and Mickey Hatcher note his journey from rookie of the year to clubhouse pillar.
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Tim Salmon
Anaheim Angels
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Minnesota
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Adam Kennedy
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Jeters
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Hatcher
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Series results mix as teams split across leagues
Baseball standings show American and National League scores with wins for San Francisco, Anaheim, Minnesota, and New York. Upcoming schedule lists games between San Francisco and Anaheim including playoff dates with pitchers records Schmidt 13-8 and Washburn 18-6.
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Anaheim
Washburn
Anahelm
Washburn Key Player in Angels Big Game Run
Washburn, known for offseason deer hunting, shifts to starting the big game for the Angels as he aims to lead the rotation. He posted 18-6 with a 3.15 ERA after an early-season loss but strong wins streaks, while teammates discuss his approach to facing top sluggers and managing postseasons.
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Kevin Appier
Washburn
Arizona
New York Yankees
Appier
Anaheim
Cleveland
Angels
Milton Bradley
Rodriguez makes impression as October star for Angels
San Francisco reports Rodriguez, a 20 year old rookie, has emerged as a playoff standout after a 4 0 run that propelled the Angels to their first World Series. He debuted Sept 18 and earned a spring training win in Scottsdale, with Giants unsure how to judge the new pitcher.
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John Lackey
Appier
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Schmidt
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St. Leuis
Dusty
Francisco Rodriguez
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Rodriguez
Scottsdale Stadium
Arizona
Barry Bonds
Jeff Kent
Yorgil Torrealba
Arturo McDowell
Nelson Castro
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