Quotes

Bob Reynolds

On December 12, 1961, Walter O’Malley, Chad McClellan, Chairman of Opening Ceremonies Committee, and Angels Chairman and part-owner Bob Reynolds smile over a model of Dodger Stadium, set to open for the 1962 season. O’Malley, owner of the Dodgers wears an Angels hat and Reynolds, the Angel president, wears a Dodger cap. The Angels would play their home games in Dodger Stadium from 1962-1965.

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He was an extremely skillful negotiator. He was charming and tough at the same time. It was like a spell. I’d come out of meetings and it wasn’t as I felt I’d been had as I felt I’d been outclassed.

Bob Reynolds

PRESIDENT AND CO-OWNER, LOS ANGELES AND CALIFORNIA ANGELS

LOS ANGELES TIMES, AUGUST 10, 1979