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Troy Percival: a scout's insight helped launch his career: Tiger closer started as a catcher in the minors before weak hitting and strong arm convinced him to become a pitcher.(Interview)
IN 1990, BOB CLEAR HAD THE KIND of insight that can lead to a World Series championship.
Clear was a roving instructor in the minor league system of the California Angels. On a visit to the Angels' rookie-league farm club in Idaho, he took notice of a catcher, Troy Percival.
Clear thought Percival was the worst hitter he had ever seen for someone his size. But he noticed Percival did have an asset--his arm.
One night, a pitch eluded Percival and bounced several feet from him. The runner on first broke for second. Percival threw him out by several feet. This, Clear thought, is no ordinary arm.
Clear soon suggested that Percival convert ...
- Angels, Giants out to end long World Series droughts.(Knight Ridder Newspapers)
- Newspaper article from: Knight Ridder/Tribune News Service Lowe, John October 17, 2002 700+ words
...clouds or the Angels' curse will...beating in this World Series. It's the...has won the World Series since World...the senior Angel, said reaching the World Series is "a joy...he said. The Angels didn't make...
- Angels, Giants out to end long World Series droughts.
- Newspaper article from: Detroit Free Press (via Knight-Ridder/Tribune News Service) October 17, 2002 700+ words
...clouds or the Angels' curse will...beating in this World Series. It's the...has won the World Series since World...the senior Angel, said reaching the World Series is "a joy...he said. The Angels didn't make...
- World Series; Angels blast Giants.(Sports)
- Newspaper article from: The Boston Herald Horrigan, Jeff October 23, 2002 700+ words
...allowed the Anaheim Angels to remain unfazed...first game of the World Series at home on Saturday...their first three World Series games. The Angels' resiliency began...Francisco. The Angels won Game 3 of the World Series, , to take a 2...
- Halo-lujah! Angels win World Series.(Knight Ridder Newspapers)
- Newspaper article from: Knight Ridder/Tribune News Service Brookover, Bob October 27, 2002 700+ words
...heaven, an Angel in a cowboy...the Anaheim Angels, even got together...to claim the World Series with a 4-1...trips to the World Series since moving...completed the Angels' rally, was named the World Series MVP. Barry...
- Halo-lujah! Angels win World Series.
- Newspaper article from: The Philadelphia Inquirer (via Knight-Ridder/Tribune News Service) October 28, 2002 700+ words
...heaven, an Angel in a cowboy...the Anaheim Angels, even got together...to claim the World Series with a 4-1...trips to the World Series since moving...completed the Angels' rally, was named the World Series MVP. Barry...
- WORLD SERIES; Angels take unique route; Shrewd moves, team play lead to...
- Newspaper article from: The Boston Herald Horrigan, Jeff October 29, 2002 700+ words
...idea of the Anaheim Angels' World Series celebration today...composition of the Angels' 25-man World Series roster: - Ten players...Caption: VICTORY WARES: Angels manager Mike Scioscia carries the World Series trophy after Anaheim...
- WORLD SERIES; Angels in 7th heaven; Slay Giants to earn first...
- Newspaper article from: The Boston Herald Horrigan, Jeff October 28, 2002 700+ words
...and delivered the Angels a 4-1 victory and their first World Series title. Anderson...6-5 win. The Angels became the third...team to win the World Series title in its first...PRAYERS ANSWERED: Angels (from left) Troy...in Game 7 of the World Series last night in ...
- World Series; Angels hit high note.(Sports)
- Newspaper article from: The Boston Herald Horrigan, Jeff October 23, 2002 700+ words
...allowed the Anaheim Angels to remain unfazed...dropping Game 1 of the World Series at home on Saturday...first three career World Series games. The Angels' resiliency began...Francisco. The Angels won Game 3 of the World Series, 10-4, to take...
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