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The Texas Rangers are a Major League Baseball team based in Arlington, Texas, a suburb in the Dallas/Fort Worth Metroplex. They are in the Western Division of the American League. Major League Baseball (MLB) is the highest level of play in professional baseball in North America. ... Arlington is a city located in Tarrant County, Texas. ... The Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex (also DFW Metroplex, or simply the Metroplex) encompasses the combined metropolitan area of the cities of Dallas and Fort Worth, Texas. ... The American League (or formally the American League of Professional Baseball Clubs) is one of two leagues that make up Major League Baseball in the United States of America and Canada. ...

Founded: 1961 (American League expansion)

Formerly known as: the Washington Senators, 1961-1971. (Not to be confused with the team that was the Washington Senators prior to 1961, which became the Minnesota Twins, or the Washington Senators that existed from 1891-1899 and were contracted.)

Home ballpark: Ameriquest Field in Arlington (known as The Ballpark in Arlington 1994-2004)

Uniform colors: Blue, White, and Scarlet red

Logo design: A "T" superimposed on a baseball, set inside a circle with "TEXAS" on the top half and "RANGERS" on the bottom

Wild Card titles won (0): none

Division titles won (3): 1996, 1998, 1999

American League pennants won (0): none

World Series championships won (0): none

Franchise history

Washington Senators

When the second Washington Senators (the original Senators existed in the 1890's) moved to Minnesota in 1960, Major League Baseball awarded a team to Washington, D.C., giving it the name of the old franchise. State nickname: North Star State Other U.S. States Capital Saint Paul Largest city Minneapolis Governor Tim Pawlenty Official languages None Area 225,365 km² (12th)  - Land 206,375 km²  - Water 18,990 km² (8. ... 1960 was a leap year starting on Friday (link will take you to calendar). ... Aerial photo (looking NW) of the Washington Monument and the White House in Washington, DC. Washington, D.C., officially the District of Columbia (also known as D.C.; Washington; the Nations Capital; the District; and, historically, the Federal City) is the capital city and administrative district of the United...

In eleven seasons, the Senators posted only one winning season (1969). Frank Howard was the team's most accomplished player. Ted Williams of Boston Red Sox fame managed the team from 1969 to 1971, and moved with the franchise to Arlington, Texas in 1972. See also: 1968 in sports, 1970 in sports and the list of years in sports. Auto Racing Stock car racing: LeeRoy Yarborough won the Daytona 500 NASCAR Championship - David Pearson Indianapolis 500 - Mario Andretti USAC Racing - Mario Andretti won the season championship Formula One Championship - Great Britain driving a Matra... Frank Oliver Howard (born August 8, 1936 in Columbus, Ohio) is a former Major League Baseball outfielder/first baseman, coach and manager. ... Ted Williams & Tom Yawkey Theodore Samuel Ted Williams (August 30, 1918 - July 5, 2002), also called The Splendid Splinter, Teddy Ballgame or The Kid, was a Baseball Hall of Famer who spent 19 seasons, twice interrupted by military service, with the Boston Red Sox. ... Boston Red Sox American League AAA Pawtucket Red Sox AA Portland Sea Dogs A Wilmington Blue Rocks Greenville Bombers Lowell Spinners R Gulf Coast Red Sox The Boston Red Sox are a Major League Baseball team located in Boston, Massachusetts. ... 1969 was a common year starting on Wednesday (the link is to a full 1969 calendar). ... See also: 1970 in sports, 1972 in sports and the list of years in sports. Auto Racing Stock car racing: Richard Petty won the Daytona 500 NASCAR Championship - Richard Petty Indianapolis 500 - Al Unser, Sr. ... State nickname: Lone Star State Other U.S. States Capital Austin Largest city Houston Governor Rick Perry Official languages None. ... See also: 1971 in sports, 1973 in sports and the list of years in sports. Auto Racing Stock car racing: A.J. Foyt won the Daytona 500 NASCAR Championship - Richard Petty Indianapolis 500 - Mark Donohue USAC Racing - Joe Leonard won the season championship Formula One Championship - Brazil 24 hours of...

The team played its games at D.C. Stadium (renamed Robert F. Kennedy Memorial Stadium in 1968) on East Capitol Street and the Anacostia River. Robert F. Kennedy Memorial Stadium, informally known as RFK Stadium, is a sports stadium that opened in 1961. ... 1968 was a leap year starting on Monday (the link is to a full 1968 calendar). ... The Anacostia River is a river that flows about 8. ...

Team uniform colors: Red, blue and white, with script "Washington" across the player's chest

Efforts to bring baseball to the Metroplex

In 1962 the American League began to entertain the idea of bringing a professional baseball team to the Dallas/Fort Worth area. Charley Finley, the owner of the Kansas City Athletics, sought to move his team to Dallas, but the idea was rebuffed by the other AL team owners. 1962 was a common year starting on Monday (link will take you to calendar). ... Oakland Athletics American League AAA Sacramento River Cats AA Midland RockHounds A Stockton Ports Kane County Cougars Vancouver Canadians R Phoenix Athletics The Oakland Athletics are a Major League Baseball team based in Oakland, California. ...

In 1964, the 10,000-seat Turnpike Stadium was constructed in Arlington for the minor-league Dallas-Fort Worth Spurs. The stadium, later renamed Arlington Stadium, would eventually serve as the Rangers' first home stadium. 1964 was a leap year starting on Wednesday (link will take you to calendar). ... Part of the History of baseball series. ... Arlington Stadium was a baseball stadium located in Arlington, Texas, a suburb of Dallas, Texas, located between Dallas and Fort Worth, Texas. ...

Meanwhile, the Senators received new ownership in 1968 in the form of Bob Short, the Treasurer of the Democratic National Committee. He sought to move the team from Washington. On September 20, 1971, he got his wish, receiving approval from AL owners to move the franchise to Arlington for the 1972 season. Washington fans were outraged, and in the team's final game in RFK Stadium on September 30 against the New York Yankees, the Senators were forced to forfeit the game after angry fans stormed the field and damaged much of the stadium and playing surface. 1968 was a leap year starting on Monday (the link is to a full 1968 calendar). ... The Democratic National Committee is the principal campaign and fund-raising organization affiliated with the United States Democratic Party. ... September 20 is the 263rd day of the year (264th in leap years). ... 1971 is a common year starting on Friday (click for link to calendar). ... September 30 is the 273rd day of the year (274th in leap years) in the Gregorian Calendar, with 92 days remaining, as the final day of September. ... New York Yankees American League AAA Columbus Clippers AA Trenton Thunder A Charleston RiverDogs Tampa Yankees Staten Island Yankees R Gulf Coast Yankees The New York Yankees are a Major League baseball team based in The Bronx, New York City. ... In rare cases, baseball games are forfeited, and the score is recorded with the forfeiting team scoring no runs; their opponents are credited with the same number of runs as innings scheduled. ...

First years in Texas

During the off-season, additions were made to Turnpike Stadium to increase its seating capacity, and it was officially renamed Arlington Stadium. Bob Short also announced that the franchise would be called the Texas Rangers. The team played its first game on April 15, 1972, a 1-0 loss at the California Angels. The next day, the Rangers defeated the Angels 5-1 for the team's first victory. The first home game was also against the Angels on April 21. After the season, Ted Williams retired as manager. Whitey Herzog was named the new manager, but he was replaced in the middle of the 1973 season by Billy Martin. April 15 is the 105th day of the year in the Gregorian calendar (106th in leap years). ... Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim American League AAA Salt Lake Stingers AA Arkansas Travelers A Rancho Cucamonga Quakes Cedar Rapids Kernels R Orem Owlz Mesa Angels For the Pacific Coast League franchise see: Los Angeles Angels (PCL). ... April 21 is the 111th day of the year in the Gregorian calendar (112th in leap years). ... Whitey Herzog (born November 9, 1931) is a former major league baseball player and manager. ... 1973 was a common year starting on Monday. ... For the musician from Medeski Martin & Wood see: Billy Martin. ...

In 1974, the Rangers began to come into their own as a team. They finished the season 84-76 and in second place behind the eventual World Series champion Oakland Athletics. Mike Hargrove was named AL Rookie of the Year, Billy Martin was named Manager of the Year, and Ferguson Jenkins was named the Comeback Player of the Year. However, the following season, after a 44-51 start, Martin was fired as the Rangers manager and was replaced by Frank Lucchesi. 1974 is a common year starting on Tuesday (click on link for calendar). ... In baseball, the World Series is the championship series of Major League Baseball in North America, played in October after the end of the regular season between the pennant winner of the American League and the pennant winner of the National League. ... Oakland Athletics American League AAA Sacramento River Cats AA Midland RockHounds A Stockton Ports Kane County Cougars Vancouver Canadians R Phoenix Athletics The Oakland Athletics are a Major League Baseball team based in Oakland, California. ... Dudley Michael Hargrove (born October 26, 1949 in Perryton, Texas) is a former Major League Baseball player and manager. ... Ferguson Arthur Fergie Jenkins (born December 13, 1943 in Chatham, Ontario, Canada) was a professional baseball player. ...

The 1980s and early 1990s

The Rangers continued to struggle for many years, going through cycles of mostly poor seasons with losing records highlighted by occasional flashes of talent. After the 1977 and 1978 seasons, the Rangers would not have another winning season until 1986 under manager Bobby Valentine, when the team finished second in the AL West. During this time, the team had a host of talent, including Bert Blyleven, Buddy Bell, Fergie Jenkins, Mike Hargrove, Jim Sundberg, Toby Harrah and Rick Honeycutt. 1977 was a common year starting on Saturday (the link is to a full 1977 calendar). ... 1978 was a common year starting on Sunday (the link is to a full 1978 calendar). ... 1986 is a common year starting on Wednesday of the Gregorian calendar. ... Robert John Valentine (born May 13, 1950 in Stamford, Connecticut) is a former player and manager in Major League Baseball whose playing career lasted from 1969-1979 with the Los Angeles Dodgers, California Angels, San Diego Padres, New York Mets, and Seattle Mariners. ... Rik Aalbert Blyleven, better known as Bert Blyleven (born April 6, 1951 in Zeist, Netherlands), was a Major League Baseball pitcher who played in the 1970s and 1980s, best known for his astounding curveball. ... David Gus Buddy Bell (born August 27, 1951 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania) is a former third baseman and manager in Major League Baseball, most notably with the Cleveland Indians and Texas Rangers. ... James Howard Sundberg (born May 18, 1951 in Galesburg, Illinois) is a former Major League Baseball pitcher for a number of teams, most significantly the Texas Rangers. ...

Valentine, who would eventually become the Rangers' longest-serving manager at 1,186 games, became steward over an influx of talent in the team in the late 1980s and 1990s. The signing of 41-year-old star pitcher Nolan Ryan prior to the 1989 season allowed Ryan to reach his 5,000th strikeout, 300th win and throw his sixth and seventh no-hitters with the Rangers. Coupled with powerful batters like Juan González, Rubén Sierra, Julio Franco, Harold Baines, and Rafael Palmeiro and a pitching staff that also included Charlie Hough, Bobby Witt, Kevin Brown, and Kenny Rogers, fans expected much from the team. However, the team never improved past being average, and Valentine was let go during the 1992 season. Missing image Nolan Ryan Lynn Nolan Ryan, Jr. ... 1989 is a common year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar. ... In baseball, a strikeout or strike out (denoted by K or SO) occurs when the batter receives three strikes during his time at bat. ... In baseball, a pitcher is credited with a win (or W) when, in a game won by his team, he is the teams pitcher at the time that his team takes a lead that it does not relinquish for the remainder of the game. ... In baseball and softball, a no-hitter refers to a game in which one of the teams has prevented the other from getting an official hit during the entire length of the game, which must be at least 9 innings by the current Major League Baseball definition. ... Juan Alberto González Vázquez (born October 20, 1969 in Arecibo, Puerto Rico), better known as Juan González, and nicknamed Juan Gone or Igor, is a Major League Baseball right fielder. ... Rubén Angel Sierra García (born October 6, 1965 in Rio Piedras, Puerto Rico) is a Major League Baseball right fielder/designated hitter. ... Julio César Robles Franco (born August 23, 1958 in Hato Mayor, Dominican Republic) is a Major League Baseball player. ... Harold Douglass Baines (born March 15, 1959 in Easton, Maryland) is an American former Major League Baseball hitter and slugger who played in the American League in the 1980s and 1990s. ... Rafael Palmeiro at bat during Spring Training, 2005. ... Charles Hough (January 5, 1948-) The knuckleball throwing right-hander pitched twenty-five season from 1970-1994, pitching with the Los Angeles Dodgers, Texas Rangers, Chicago White Sox and in the inaugural seasons of the Florida Marlins, pitching in their inaugural game on April 5, 1993. ... Kevin Brown (born June 11, 1989) is a Major League Baseball right-handed starting pitcher who currently plays for the New York Yankees. ... Kenneth Scott Kenny Rogers (born November 10, 1964) is a left-handed American baseball pitcher who has played for five Major League Baseball teams since his rookie year in 1989. ... 1992 is a leap year starting on Wednesday of the Gregorian calendar. ...

Meanwhile, in April of 1989, the Rangers' owner, Eddie Chiles, sold the team to an investment group headed by future President George W. Bush. Bush would serve as the Rangers' managing partner until he was elected Governor of Texas in 1994. During this time, the Rangers and the City of Arlington decided to construct a new stadium to replace the aging Arlington Stadium. Ground was broken on October 30, 1991 on what would become The Ballpark in Arlington (later renamed Ameriquest Field in Arlington). Seal of the President of the United States, official impression The President of the United States is the head of state of the United States. ... Order: 43rd President Vice President: Dick Cheney Term of office: January 20, 2001 – Present Preceded by: Bill Clinton Succeeded by: Incumbent Date of birth: July 6, 1946 Place of birth: New Haven, Connecticut First Lady: Laura Welch Bush Political party: Republican George Walker Bush (born July 6, 1946) is the... In politics, Governor of Texas is the title given to the chief executive of the state of Texas. ... 1994 was a common year starting on Saturday of the Gregorian calendar, and was designated the International year of the Family. ... October 30 is the 303rd day of the year (304th in leap years) in the Gregorian Calendar, with 62 days remaining. ... 1991 is a common year starting on Tuesday of the Gregorian calendar. ... Ameriquest Field in Arlington is a baseball stadium located in Arlington, Texas, located between Dallas and Fort Worth, Texas. ...

Success in the 1990s

In 1993, Kevin Kennedy took over managerial duties, helming the team for two seasons. He was let go in 1994 despite leading the AL West prior to the players' strike. The strike wiped out what could have been the Rangers' first division championship when commisioner Bud Selig canceled the remainder of the season. 1993 is a common year starting on Friday of the Gregorian calendar and marked the Beginning of the International Decade to Combat Racism and Racial Discrimination (1993-2003) Events Media:January January 1 - Czechoslovakia divides. ... Kevin Kennedy may refer to: Kevin Kennedy (actor) Kevin Kennedy (baseball) This is a disambiguation page — a navigational aid which lists other pages that might otherwise share the same title. ... Allan Huber Bud Selig (born July 30, 1934 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin) is the current Commissioner of Baseball, having been formally appointed on July 2, 1998 after having served as acting commissioner since 1992. ...

The year 1995 saw the beginnings of the most promise for the Rangers. With a brand new ballpark that hosted its first All-Star Game, Johnny Oates was hired as the Rangers' manager and promptly led them to an AL West division title in 1996. The first Rangers' playoff series in history, 24 years after the franchise came to Texas, saw the Rangers lose to the New York Yankees. But the team had finally made the playoffs. Oates was named AL Manager of the Year and Juan Gonzalez was named AL MVP. The team featured a powerful lineup of hitters with Ivan Rodriguez, Will Clark, Mark McLemore, Dean Palmer, Rusty Greer, Juan Gonzalez, and Mickey Tettleton but continued to struggle with pitching - a reputation that dogs the Rangers to this day - despite having Darren Oliver, Gil Heredia and later John Wetteland on their roster. Oates again led the team to AL West championships in 1998 and 1999, but en route to a second straight last place finish, Oates was let go mid-way through the 2001 season. 1995 was a common year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar. ... The Major League Baseball All-Star Game is an annual exhibition baseball game between the best players from the National League and the American League. ... Johnny Lane Oates (January 21, 1946 – December 24, 2004) was an American catcher and manager in Major League Baseball. ... 1996 is a leap year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar, and was designated the International Year for the Eradication of Poverty. ... New York Yankees American League AAA Columbus Clippers AA Trenton Thunder A Charleston RiverDogs Tampa Yankees Staten Island Yankees R Gulf Coast Yankees The New York Yankees are a Major League baseball team based in The Bronx, New York City. ... Iván Rodríguez Torres (born November 30, 1971 in Vega Baja, Puerto Rico), nicknamed Pudge or I-Rod, is a professional baseball player. ... William Nuschler Clark, Jr. ... Mickey Lee Tettleton (born September 16, 1960 in Oklahoma City, OK), was a Major League Baseball player for the Oakland Athletics, Baltimore Orioles, Detroit Tigers, and Texas Rangers. ... John Karl Wetteland (born August 21, 1966 in San Mateo, California) is a former Major League Baseball pitcher, who played as a closer for the Los Angeles Dodgers, Montreal Expos, New York Yankees, and Texas Rangers. ... 1998 is a common year starting on Thursday of the Gregorian calendar, and was designated the International Year of the Ocean. ... 1999 is a common year starting on Friday of the Common Era, and was designated the International Year of Older Persons by the United Nations. ... 2001 is a common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar. ...

Meanwhile, Bush sold the team to an investment group led by Dallas businessman Tom Hicks in 1998. In 1999, Nolan Ryan became the first player ever elected to the Baseball Hall of Fame to have a Ranger cap placed on his plaque. Tom Hicks (b. ... The National Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum, located at 25 Main Street in Cooperstown, New York, United States, is a semi-official museum operated by private interests that serves as the central point for the study of the history of baseball in North America, the display of baseball-related...

The Alex Rodriguez experiment

Prior to the 2001 season, star free-agent shortstop Alex Rodriguez, previously of the Seattle Mariners, was signed by the Rangers in the most lucrative deal in baseball history: a 10-year, US $252 million contract. The move was considered controversial and was frequently maligned by the media who thought that Hicks was placing too much emphasis on one player instead of spreading out money among many players, especially for a team that lacked significant pitching talent. Although Rodriguez's individual performance was outstanding, the Rangers continued to struggle, and manager Jerry Narron was fired following the 2002 season. He was replaced by seasoned manager Buck Showalter. Alex Rodriguez taking his position at 3rd base at the beginning of a new inning Alexander Emanuel Rodriguez (born July 27, 1975 in New York City), nicknamed A-Rod, is widely regarded as one of the best players in Major League Baseball today and at a young age is already... Seattle Mariners American League AAA Tacoma Rainiers AA San Antonio Missions A Inland Empire 66ers Wisconsin Timber Rattlers Everett AquaSox R Peoria Mariners The Seattle Mariners are a Major League Baseball team based in Seattle, Washington. ... The United States dollar is the official currency of the United States. ... 2002 is a common year starting on Tuesday of the Gregorian calendar. ... William Nathaniel Buck Showalter (born May 23, 1956 in DeFuniak Springs, Florida) is an American former professional baseball player and the current manager of the Texas Rangers. ...

In the 2003 season, the Rangers finished in last place for the fourth straight year, and after a post-season fallout between Rodriguez and team management, Rodriguez was traded to the New York Yankees for Alfonso Soriano and a player to be named later. 2003 is a common year starting on Wednesday of the Gregorian calendar. ... Alfonso Soriano Alfonso Guilleard Soriano (born January 7, 1976 _ not 1978 as initially thought [1] - in the Dominican Republic) is a Major League Baseball player who is the current second baseman for the Texas Rangers. ...

The present and a very promising future

Prior to the 2004 season, little hope was held out for the Rangers to improve on their losing ways. However, behind a young team that gelled together well, the Rangers battled with the Anaheim Angels and Oakland Athletics for first place in the AL West for much of the season. Mark Teixeira, Alfonso Soriano, Michael Young, and Hank Blalock became one of the better tandems of batting infielders in the league, and Young, Blalock, and Soriano were named to the 2004 All-Star Game. Soriano was named the All-Star MVP after going 2 for 3 with a three-run home run. The Rangers remained in contention until the last week of the season, eventually finishing in third place behind the Angels and A's, but they finished the season only 3 games out of first place. (By comparison, the fourth-place team, the Seattle Mariners, were 29 games out of first.) 2004 is a leap year starting on Thursday of the Gregorian calendar. ... Michael Brian Young (born October 19, 1976 in Covina, California) is a Major League Baseball player who currently plays shortstop for the Texas Rangers. ... Hank Joe Blalock (born November 21, 1980) is a Major League baseball third baseman who currently plays for the Texas Rangers. ... In baseball, a home run is a base hit in which the batter is able to circle all the bases, ending at home plate and scoring a run, with no errors on the play that result in the batter achieving extra bases. ...

Players of note

Baseball Hall of Famers

• Ferguson Jenkins
• Gaylord Perry
• Nolan Ryan
• Ted Williams (former manager; inducted for his playing career with the Boston Red Sox)

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Current 25-man roster (as of May 23, 2005)

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• 11 Buck Showalter

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• 55 Orel Hershiser (pitching)
•   8 Rudy Jaramillo (hitting)
• 52 Mark Connor (bullpen)
• 18 Don Wakamatsu (bench)
• 16 DeMarlo Hale (first base)
•   1 Steve Smith (third base)

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Not to be forgotten

• Buddy Bell (Texas Rangers Hall of Famer)
• Bert Blyleven
• Dick Bosman
• Jeff Burroughs (AL MVP, 1974)
• Will Clark
• Juan Gonzalez (AL MVP, 1996, 1998)
• Charlie Hough (Texas Rangers Hall of Famer)
• Frank Howard
• Ferguson Jenkins (Texas Rangers Hall of Famer)
• Mark McLemore
• Johnny Oates (Manager 1995-2001, Texas Rangers Hall of Famer)
• Al Oliver
• Rafael Palmeiro
• Mickey Rivers
• Alex Rodriguez (AL MVP, 2003)
• Ivan Rodriguez (AL MVP, 1999)
• Dave Stewart
• Jim Sundberg (Texas Rangers Hall of Famer)
• Frank Tanana
• Mickey Tettleton

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Retired numbers

• 26 Johnny Oates (his number is scheduled to be retired during the 2005 season)
• 34 Nolan Ryan
• 42 Jackie Robinson (retired throughout baseball)

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Single season records

• Home Runs: 52 (2001) Alex Rodriguez
• Runs Batted In: 157 (1998) Juan Gonzalez
• Batting Average: .341 (1991) Julio Franco
• Hits: 216 (2004) Michael Young
• Runs: 133 (2001) Alex Rodriguez
• Doubles: 50 (1998) Juan Gonzalez
• Triples: 10 (1986) Ruben Sierra, (1993) David Hulse
• Stolen Bases: 52 (1978) Bump Wills
• Hitting Streak: 28 games (2000) Gabe Kapler
• Strikeouts: 185 (1986) Pete Incaviglia
• Pitching Wins: 25 (1974) Ferguson Jenkins
• Pitching Strikouts: 301 (1989) Nolan Ryan

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External links

• Texas Rangers official web site (http://www.texasrangers.com)
• Rangerfans.com - A Fan Site (http://www.rangerfans.com)
• The Newberg Report - A Fan Site (http://www.newbergreport.com)