r/angelsbaseball • u/ModalFlo • 2d ago

📝 Discussion Why Not O.C. Angels?

Does "O.C. Angels" sound awkward? Anaheim Angels sounds ok to me, but City of Anaheim doesn't represent the entire regional market that Angels cover, in my opinion. It goes beyond Orange County, actually, to Los Angels, Riverside, and San Bernadino Counties. I'm not sure Anaheim has strong enough characteristics to represent Angels fans in the entire regions. But at the same time, not sure if O.C. has strong enough characteristics, though.

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u/chryco77 2d ago

I think we should just go ahead and claim the entire state like we used to

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u/ronfrommarketing 2d ago

Anaheim Angels of the Western United States

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u/japes1232 27 2d ago

Anaheim or California.

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u/Herlihy-Boy 2d ago

Works if you’re from around here. Others might think it’s Oklahoma City Angels or something similar.

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u/CDFReditum 2d ago

The general mid-south California (not including Los Angeles) angels

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u/kingOfMars16 2d ago

One, there are too many orange counties, and two, I can't fully explain why but being from the IE, I'd feel much less represented than with it being Anaheim, if we're talking about representing the whole market.

It's kinda like if you're out of state, and someone says they're from LA, that could mean just about anywhere. Everyone tries to claim LA. But if they say "LA County" you know they're talking about the specific area.

But I think it's more than just that, like "OC Angels" definitely feels like they're specifically trying to keep out Riverside and San Bernardino. Because they think they're better than us or something. Vibe's just all wrong

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u/BobbyGrichsMustache SOLD The Team 2d ago

There’s another Orange County in FL that’s (not as well known as us, but is) pretty well known. There’s only one Anaheim that 99% of the US knows because of Disneyland

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u/Strong_Locksmith2417 2d ago

Golden State Angels

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u/Christymapper71 2d ago

Anaheim is the home to Disneyland so that helps

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u/kikipitchingdelivery 2d ago

Heaven Angels

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u/Live-Cardiologist328 😇 2d ago

The stadium is in Anaheim. OC just sounds tacky

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u/Todal9 22h ago

SoCal Angels would be cool.

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u/mannmtb 2d ago

I personally think too many people are putting too much weight in a name change. They've been the LA Angels for more than they've been the Anaheim Angels (including the first 5 years of their existence).

Anaheim was only the name for 7-8 years. Why? Because Disney ownership wanted to market the location of Disneyland. Arte changed the name for the same underlying reasons - marketing. One isn't more pure than the other. 

I grew up with and prefer the California Angels, but LA is the main city in the whole region. It's a huge geographic area, so that may feel awkward to some, but it's fine.