 From 1961 to 1992, it hosted spring training for the California Angels under team owner Gene Autry, also a part-time resident.Their class-A minor league affiliate, the Palm Springs Angels of the California League, played good "in the heat" from 1986 to their last season, 1993.Four other teams played in the stadium, Palm Springs Promise an Independent Minor League Affiliate of Play Ball Inc operated in 1993-1994.