Sam was the mascot of the 1984 Summer Olympics which were held in Los Angeles. He was bald eagle, which is the national bird of the United States, where the games were held. Sam was designed by C. Robert Moore, an artist for Disney. Music sample: Olympic Fanfare and Theme ( file info) — composed by John Williams for the 1984 Summer Olympics in Los Angeles Problems listening to the file? See media help. ... Flag Seal Nickname: City of Angels Location Location within Los Angeles County in the state of California Coordinates , Government State County California Los Angeles County Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa (D) Geographical characteristics Area     City 1,290. ... Binomial name Haliaeetus leucocephalus (Linnaeus, 1766) The Bald Eagle (Haliaeetus leucocephalus), also known as the American Eagle, is a bird of prey found in North America, most recognizable as the national bird of the United States. ... Disney may refer to: The Walt Disney Company and its divisions, including Walt Disney Pictures. ...