A young Angels fan surprised broadcaster Victor Rojas with one of his dad Cookie's old jerseys
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Over more than seven years as the TV voice of the Angels, Victor Rojas has become a local institution. Really, just listen to this walk-off home run call:
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With passion like that, it's no wonder that Angels fans have grown attached to their broadcaster. And before the team's 8-2 win over the A's on Tuesday, one decided to get him a special gift to say thanks -- namely, one of his dad's old jerseys:
Victor is the son of Cookie Rojas, a utility man who spent 16 years in the Major Leagues before moving on to a career in coaching. He served as the third-base coach for the 1999 Mets, helping New York advance all the way to the NLCS with some, uh, unique motivational tactics:
Of course, Logan Wohlt isn't just any Angels fan. The 8-year-old was just recently named the team's Fan of the Year, thanks in large part to this extremely adorable video he recorded earlier this month. Clearly, the honor was well-deserved.