The Los Angeles Dodgers are significantly older than the Los Angeles Angels franchise. The Dodgers organization traces its origins back to the 19th century, starting in Brooklyn, New York, before executing their historic relocation to Southern California ahead of the 1958 Major League Baseball season. Meanwhile, the Los Angeles Angels were established much later as an expansion franchise that began play in 1961 under founding owner Gene Autry, meaning the Dodgers boast several decades more of historical heritage and legacy in the annals of professional baseball.