From the Showtime Lakers to the PGA Tour, here’s a look at major sporting events that have taken place in the desert.
Coachella Valley’s Taylor Ward Is an Angel in the Outfield
This season, Angels breakout player Taylor Ward lays claim to left field.
This season, Angels breakout player Taylor Ward lays claim to left field.
Lasting Impression: Parker Palm Springs
Gene Autry, better known as the Singing Cowboy, purchased property in 1961 to house his Major League baseball team, then the Los Angeles Angels, who did spring training in Palm Springs.
Gene Autry, the Singing Cowboy, bought property in 1961 to house his Major League baseball team, which did spring training in Palm Springs.
Angels in Palm Springs
Gene Autry gave L.A.’s other baseball team a spring training home with sun and stars.
Sixty years ago, owner Gene Autry brought professional baseball to Palm Springs Stadium when the Angels opened spring training.