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  • 1971
  • 1989
  • 1994
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    Move to Texas

    Short decided to make the move to Arlington. On September 21, 1971, by a vote of 10 to 2 (the Orioles’ Jerold Hoffberger and John Allyn of the Chicago White Sox registered the dissenting votes), American League owners granted approval to move the franchise to Arlington, Texas for the 1972 season. Senators fans were livid. Enmity came to a head ...
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    George W. Bush New Owner

    In April 1989, Rangers owner and oil tycoon Eddie Chiles sold the team to an investment group headed by George W. Bush, son of the President of the United States, George H. W. Bush. After hearing that Chiles planned to sell the team, Bush headed a group of investors that bought the team for $89 million. While his own equity ...
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    Globe Life Park in Arlington

    During his tenure, the Rangers and the City of Arlington decided to replace the aging Arlington Stadium with a new publicly funded stadium, at a cost of $193 million, financed by Arlington residents, through a sales tax increase. The ground was broken on October 30, 1991, on what would become The Ballpark in Arlington (now named Rangers Ballpark in Arlington). ...
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History of the Rangers

The Texas Rangers are one of the most storied franchises in Major League Baseball. The team was founded in 1961 as part of the newly created American League expansion and has since become one of the most successful teams in baseball. Over their nearly 60-year history, they have won two American League pennants and made seven trips to the playoffs, including a World Series appearance in 2011.

The Rangers have had some legendary players throughout their history, from Hall-of-Famers Nolan Ryan and Ivan Rodriguez to current stars like Elvis Andrus and Joey Gallo. They’ve also had some iconic moments during their time, such as Alex Rodriquez’s walk-off home run against Oakland Athletics back in 1999 or Josh Hamilton's four-homer game against Baltimore Orioles back in 2012. These moments will live forever amongst sports fans across Texas for years.

Overall, the Texas Rangers are an integral part of MLB history and continue to build upon that their legacy every season they take the field. With a talented core group that includes sluggerslikeGalloandAndrusalong with ace pitcher Lance Lynn, there is plenty to be excited about if you're a Rangers fan heading into the 2020 season!





Established
1961

City
Washington D.C. – Dallas

League History
2000 – Present / Major League Baseball
1961 – 1999 / American League

Team History
1972 – Present / Texas Rangers
1961 – 1971 / Washington Senators

Nickname
Rangers – Owner Robert Short renamed the team the Rangers and the name refers to the famous Texas Ranger Division, the law enforcement agency that was created by Stephen F. Austin in 1823.

Championship
World Series 0

Stadium
2020 - Present / Globe Life Field
2014 - 2019 / Globe Life Park
2007 - 2013 / Rangers Ballpark
2005 - 2006 / Ameriquest Field
1994–2004 / The Ballpark
1972 – 1993 / Arlington Stadium

*Washington D.C.*
1962 – 1971 / RFK Stadium
1961 / Griffith Stadium

Owner
2010 – Present / Rangers Baseball Express
1998 – 2010 / Tom Hicks
1989 – 1998 / Richard Rainwater and George W. Bush
1980 – 1989 / Eddie Chiles
1974 – 1980 / Brad Corbett
1968 – 1974 / Bob Short
1967 – 1968 / James Lemon
1963 – 1967 / James Johnson & James Lemon
1961 – 1963 / Elwood Richard Quesada

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Retired Number
7 / Ivan Rodríguez
10 / Michael Young
26 / Johnny Oates
29 / Adrian Beltre
34 / Nolan Ryan
42 / Jackie Robinson

*Blue is this team’s history

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