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Texas Rangers (baseball)


 

:For other meanings of the term Texas Rangers, see Texas Rangers.

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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.

Related Topics:
Major League Baseball - Arlington, Texas - Dallas/Fort Worth Metroplex - American League

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:Founded: 1961 (American League expansion)

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: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.)

Related Topics:
1961 - 1971 - Minnesota Twins

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

Related Topics:
Ameriquest Field in Arlington - 1994 - 2004

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:Uniform colors: Blue, White, and Scarlet red

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

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:Playoff appearances (3): 1996, 1998, 1999

Related Topics:
1996 - 1998 - 1999

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:Wild Card titles won (0): none

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

Related Topics:
1996 - 1998 - 1999

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:American League pennants won (0): none

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:World Series championships won (0): none

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See also: Lone Star Shootout (Rangers-Astros rivalry)

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~ Table of Content ~

Introduction
Franchise history
Baseball Hall of Famers
Current roster
Retired numbers
External links

 

 

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