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Sctvman · 03-16-2025, 10:35 AM

The city of Los Angeles has long been one of the most cosmopolitan cities in the country. By 1947, it had become one of the largest metropolitan areas in the nation, becoming the 3rd largest in the country behind New York and Chicago.

However, due to the slow development of air travel, there had been no thoughts of putting a major league baseball team in the region. The St. Louis Browns were within days of moving to the City of Angels in 1941, but World War II started and the move was tabled and eventually cancelled.

Meanwhile, professional football had become a very successful part of the Los Angeles sports landscape with the move of the Rams from Cleveland to Los Angeles in the NFL and an AAFC (All-American Football Conference) club as well.

West Coast expansion had long been thought of, but due to the arduous travel schedule, it was tabled every year. The American League, meanwhile, was looking to make more money and in 1947 decided to launch an expansion campaign.

Los Angeles and San Francisco were two of the favorites, but had to battle over a dozen cities which were looking for a franchise.

03-16-2025, 10:35 AM	#1
Sctvman Major Leagues Join Date: Apr 2018 Posts: 402	Angels in the Southland (Los Angeles baseball) The city of Los Angeles has long been one of the most cosmopolitan cities in the country. By 1947, it had become one of the largest metropolitan areas in the nation, becoming the 3rd largest in the country behind New York and Chicago. However, due to the slow development of air travel, there had been no thoughts of putting a major league baseball team in the region. The St. Louis Browns were within days of moving to the City of Angels in 1941, but World War II started and the move was tabled and eventually cancelled. Meanwhile, professional football had become a very successful part of the Los Angeles sports landscape with the move of the Rams from Cleveland to Los Angeles in the NFL and an AAFC (All-American Football Conference) club as well. West Coast expansion had long been thought of, but due to the arduous travel schedule, it was tabled every year. The American League, meanwhile, was looking to make more money and in 1947 decided to launch an expansion campaign. Los Angeles and San Francisco were two of the favorites, but had to battle over a dozen cities which were looking for a franchise.