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2002 World Championship Team

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  1. His two victories tied John Lackey for most post-season victories by a starter (even though he allowed 13 runs in 13IP).
  2. This coach was a member of San Diego's National League Championship team in 1984. Played in 527 games as a major leaguer as an outfielder and first-baseman.
  3. This Angels beat this team in the World Series.
  4. The MVP of the World Series.
  5. The only player the Angels traded for during the regular season. He was used primarily as a defensive replacement for Tim Salmon in later innings.
  6. This starting pitcher went 8-9 with a 4.89 ERA. Most noteably, his late season injury paved the way for Francisco Rodriguez to be put on the postseason roster.
  7. He was the Angels' starting pitcher in game 1 of the World Series.
  8. This coach was a member of the Kansas City Royals' World Series Championship team in 1985. Finished his career with a record of 121-116 with a 3.84 ERA.
  9. He ended the post-season with 19 RBI, which tied the MLB record. Also tied the post-season record for highest batting average with runners in scoring position with .688. The bat he used to hit his famous HR in Game 6 of the World Series is in the Baseball Hall of Fame.
  10. He was replaced in the starting rotation by John Lackey during the regular season. Became the Angel's lone lefty in the bullpen during the playoffs allowing one earned run in 3 innings.
  11. This player had the longest tenure of any Angels player on the World Series Championship team.
  12. How many games did it take to beat the Giants?
  13. What team did the Angels beat in the ALDS?
  14. He led all Angels pitchers with five World Series appearances. He only allowed 1 hit in all 7.2 innings he pitched in the WS. Was also the winning pitcher in the Game 6 comeback victory.
  15. Who hit 3 homeruns in the final game of the ALCS?
  16. He became one of the only people to win a World Series as a player and as a manager.
  17. This back-up second baseman primarily faced left handed pitchers. In three World Series games, he went 4 for 5.

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  1. Was the Angels primary DH during the regular season as well as the playoffs. Became the 14th player in history, and the first since 1964, to steal home in a World Series Game.
  2. He was known as the "Woot-Dog".
  3. Had 5 wins for the Angels in relief during the regular season while posting an ERA of 2.20. Only pitched in 1 game for the Angels during the playoffs though, allowing 5 runs in 1.2 innings against the Giants.
  4. This Angels coach played on three World Series Championship teams (Dodgers in 1988 and Toronto in 1992 and 1993). Set AL record for most triples by a switch-hitter in a season (15).
  5. He tied the Major League record for most wins during the postseason with 5.
  6. What team did the Angels beat in the ALCS?
  7. He made the final catch to end the World Series.
  8. What company owned the Angels when they won their first World Championship?
  9. He was on the mound for the last out of every Angels postseason victory.
  10. He had the game-winning hit in Game 7 of the World Series.
  11. In 2002, this player was voted by Baseball America as the Best Baserunner and Fastest Baserunner in the Pacific Coast League. Made the playoff roster, and was used primarily as a pinch runner. Appeared in 6 games, stealing one base, and scoring 4 runs.
  12. This clutch-hitting catcher reached base 5 times in one post-season game. (First Name)
  13. He was the only Angel on the active playoff roster with previous post-season experience.
  14. This back-up catcher, along with his brother, became the fourth set of brothers to appear in the same World Series game. (first name)
  15. He led the Angels with 8 pinch-hits during the regular season. In the playoffs though, he only had 1 hit in 6 at bats.
  16. He was the Angels General Manager during the 2002 season. Also pitched for the Angels briefly in 1974.
  17. _____ Schoeneweis or _____ Spezio, but not _____ Shields
  18. Went 7-2 for the Angels and led the staff in games pitched with 63. Pitched in 9 games during the postseason.
  19. He became the first rookie pitcher in 93 years to win game 7 of the World Series.
  20. What was the name of Spezio's band that became well-known during the playoffs?
  21. Under this coach's tutelage, the Angels' hitters set club records in 2002 with a .282 team average, 1,603 hits, and 517 extra-base hits. Also a member of the Dodgers' 1988 World Campionship team.
  22. He was known as the X-Factor.
  23. Rally _____


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