Angels’ 2002 World Series run

ALDS: Yankees first baseman Jason Giambi can’t get to a throw, and David Eckstein is safe in the first inning as coach Alfredo Griffin keeps a close eye on the action. New York beat the Angels, 8-5, in the division series opener.  (Mark Boster / Los Angeles Times)

ALDS: Darin Erstad dives for a single by New York Yankee Juan Rivera that would drop and score two runs in the fourth inning in Game 2 of the American League Division Series.  (Mark Boster / Los Angeles Times)

ALDS: Anaheim Angel reliever Troy Percival pumps his fist after recording the last out as the Angels won the division series over the New York Yankees at Edison Field.  (Christine Cotter / Los Angeles Times)

ALCS: Troy Glaus celebrates as he rounds the bases after his home run against J.C. Romero in the eighth inning of Game 3 of the American League Championship Series. Glaus’ fourth solo home run of the postseason gave the Angels a 2-1 lead and proved to be the game winner.  (Mark Boster / Los Angeles Times)

ALCS: Fans make some noise to cheer the Anaheim Angels during game three of the American League Championship Series at Edison Field.  (Allen J. Schaben / Los Angeles Times)

ALCS: Minnesota Twins player Mike Jackson walks off the field during the eighth inning of Game 4 to the cheers of Anaheim Angels fans during the American League Championship Series.  (George Wilhelm / Los Angeles Times)

ALCS: After hitting his third home run of Game 5, Adam Kennedy receives the adulation of the crowd and teammates in the dugout. Kennedy, who batted ninth in the order, was named MVP of the championship series.  (Wally Skalij / Los Angeles Times)

ALCS: After an MVP performance, Adam Kennedy keeps celebrating.  (Wally Skalij / Los Angeles Times)

ALCS: It took them 41 years, but the Angels are more than happy to finally claim the American League championship trophy for their long-suffering fans.  (Mark Boster / Los Angeles Times)

ALCS: Fans pour outside Edison Field celebrating the Angels’ 13-5 win over the Twins to advance to the World Series.  (Allen J. Schaben / Los Angeles Times)

WORLD SERIES: Troy Glaus, who went on to win the World Series MVP award, hits the first of his two home runs in Game 1 against the San Francisco Giants at Edison Field in Anaheim.  (Allen J. Schaben / Los Angeles Times)

WORLD SERIES: Angels’ Adam Kennedy keeps the ball in the infield as the Giants’ Reggie Sanders steals second base in the fourth inning of Game 2 of the World Series at Edison International Field.  (Christine Cotter / Los Angeles Times)

WORLD SERIES: Adam Kennedy is hit by a pitch in the sixth inning. He would come around to score the Angels’ ninth run in Game 3 of the World Series at Pacific Bell Park in San Francisco.  (Mark Boster / Los Angeles Times)

WORLD SERIES: Angel Troy Glaus falls backward after a brush-back pitch in the first inning of Game 5 of the World Series. The Giants overpowered the Angels, 16-4, in the game at Pac Bell Park.  (Wally Skalij / Los Angeles Times)

WORLD SERIES: After scoring a run, J.T. Snow had the presence of mind to scoop up 3-year-old batboy Darren Baker during play in Game 5 of the World Series.  (Christine Cotter / Los Angeles Times)

WORLD SERIES: The Anaheim Angels celebrate their World Series win on the field after defeating the San Francisco Giants, 4-1, in Game 7 for the club’s first ever title.  (Mark Boster / Los Angeles Times)

WORLD SERIES: Angel relief pitcher Troy Percival and catcher Bengie Molina celebrate after the final out of the World Series against the San Francisco Giants.  (Robert Lachman / Los Angeles Times)

WORLD SERIES: Tim Salmon, who labored longer than any active player before reaching the post-season, lifts the World Series trophy after the team’s win.  (Allen J. Schaben / Los Angeles Times)