Texas Rangers (1972-1976)

GPTKB entity

Properties (46)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf Baseball team
gptkbp:championshipsWon 0
gptkbp:divisions AL_West
gptkbp:fanBase Rangers_Nation
gptkbp:firstAppearance 1974
gptkbp:founded 1961
gptkbp:homeStadium gptkb:Arlington_Stadium
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Texas Rangers (1972-1976)
gptkbp:league gptkb:American_League
gptkbp:manager gptkb:Billy_Martin
gptkb:Pat_Corrales
gptkb:Frank_Lucchesi
gptkbp:notableGames 1974 AL Championship Series
1975 AL West Division Playoff
gptkbp:notablePlayer gptkb:Bert_Blyleven
gptkb:Tommy_Boggs
gptkb:Johnny_Bench
gptkb:Jeff_Burroughs
gptkb:Davey_Lopes
gptkb:Buddy_Bell
gptkb:Jim_Sundberg
gptkb:Mickey_Rivers
Mike Hargrove
Ferguson Jenkins
gptkbp:partOf gptkb:Major_League_Baseball
gptkbp:playoffAppearances 1
gptkbp:rival gptkb:New_York_Yankees
gptkb:Oakland_Athletics
gptkb:Seattle_Mariners
gptkb:Houston_Astros
gptkb:California_Angels
gptkbp:team gptkb:Texas_Rangers
Ranger
We_Are_Texas
gptkbp:teamColors Blue
Red
gptkbp:teamHistory Known for developing young talent.
Established in 1961 as a minor league team.
Had several Hall of Fame players.
Participated in the 1974 playoffs.
Struggled in early years but gained popularity.
Became_a_Major_League_team_in_1972.
Had_a_rivalry_with_the_Houston_Astros.
Had_a_strong_fan_following_in_Texas.
Moved_to_Arlington,_Texas_in_1972.
Played_in_the_AL_West_division.