Anaheim Angels "Sent From Above" 2002 World Series Champions Poster - Costacos Sports New Orleans Pelicans Posters (hornets) nothing but optimism was in

nothing but optimism was in the air as venerable opening day starter Dennis Martinez took the mound

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the team waited an excruciating 14 innings before dropping the ball (literally) and losing to the Florida Marlins

when it was all said and done

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Anaheim Angels "Sent From Above" 2002 World Series Champions Poster - Costacos Sports New Orleans Pelicans Posters (hornets) nothing but optimism was inIt was truly a season Sent From Above! After finishing 41 games behind Seattle in 2001, and starting 2002 with a 6 14 record out of the gate, no one looked at the Anaheim Angels as serious championship material. But, with new manager Mike Scioscia and his staff preaching a fresh playing style and a winning attitude to his cast of talented no names and baseball outcasts, the team bucked all odds and took home the World Series trophy in October! To