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Eli Grba - Wikipedia
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Diamond dominates in Wings win
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Major League Baseball Season Recap 1961 - This Day In Baseball
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List of Los Angeles Angels Opening Day starting pitchers - Wikipedia
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1961 Major League Baseball expansion - Wikipedia
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Best Opening Day starts by team
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Albie Pearson Baseball Stats by Baseball Almanac
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A Whole New Franchise: Creating the 1961 Los Angeles Angels in 120
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The Spectacular Case of the 1962 Los Angeles Angels by Jeff Mays