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After baseball's original Washington Senators from 1901-1960, that franchise moved to Minnesota. This left the fans without a team. A new Washington Senator team was formed in 1961. This franchise would later become the Texas Rangers in 1972. Come follow the franchise of some loyal Texans, and see what you know about the Rangers!

Washington Senators 1961-1971
Texas Rangers 1972-

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8 Texas Rangers quizzes and 95 Texas Rangers trivia questions.
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  Your Texas Rangers!   popular trivia quiz  
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
A quiz for all Rangers and baseball fans. Thanks for playing! :-)
Average, 10 Qns, Nightmare, Oct 07 06
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Nightmare gold member
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  The Ultimate Texas Rangers Quiz    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
A quiz on my favorite baseball team.
Average, 10 Qns, deaconblues63, Jun 19 15
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deaconblues63
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  Texas-Sized Trades    
Multiple Choice
 25 Qns
A quiz on 25 trades made by the Washington Senators/Texas Rangers franchise from 1961-2004.
Tough, 25 Qns, Tony23, Mar 21 04
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Tony23
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  30 Years of The Texas Rangers    
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 10 Qns
This quiz covers the first 30 years (1972-2002) in the History of the Texas Rangers.
Average, 10 Qns, Ken1260, Jul 13 02
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Ken1260
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  The 1977 Texas Rangers    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
Before the Rangers finally made the playoffs in 1996, the season that was both their best and strangest was 1977. Return with us now to those thrilling days of 'How many managers did they have?' and 'He punched out who?'.
Difficult, 10 Qns, BaronTR, Jul 29 04
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  Ameriquest Field in Arlington    
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This is trivia based on the history of Ameriquest Field in Arlington (formerly The Ballpark in Arlington), home of the Texas Rangers.
Tough, 10 Qns, TxRangersFan00, Feb 05 05
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TxRangersFan00
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  Texas Rangers Quiz for Experts    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
From a Senator to a Ranger its time for some Texas trivia.
Tough, 10 Qns, Homeboy, Nov 27 09
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Homeboy
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  2001 Rangers Statistics    
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 10 Qns
Here is a little of Texas trivia.
Difficult, 10 Qns, sportmaster82, Aug 06 03
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trivia question Quick Question
In their first trade, the Senators traded which Gold Golve winning pitcher to the Pirates for Bennie Daniels, Harry Bright, and R.C. Stevens?

From Quiz "Texas-Sized Trades"




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Texas Rangers Trivia Questions
1. The Texas Rangers came into existence in 1972. What team relocated to Arlington, Texas to become the Texas Rangers?

From Quiz Texas Rangers

Answer: Washington Senators

Following the 1971 season, Washington Senators (formed in 1961) owner Bob Short moved the team from Washington D.C. to Texas. During the final Washington Senators game, fans stormed the field in protest, resulting in the Senators forfeiting the game.

2. Who did the Rangers compete against in their first organized game at The Ballpark in Arlington in 1994?

From Quiz Ameriquest Field in Arlington

Answer: New York Mets

The first organized game at Ameriquest Field in Arlington was an exhibition game between the Texas Rangers and New York Mets on April 1, 1994. The first regular season game was against the Milwaukee Brewers on April 11, 1994. Ironically enough, the first two teams the Rangers played in their new stadium were later both part of the National League.

3. In their first trade, the Senators traded which Gold Golve winning pitcher to the Pirates for Bennie Daniels, Harry Bright, and R.C. Stevens?

From Quiz Texas-Sized Trades

Answer: Bobby Shantz

Bobby Shantz won every pitching Gold Glove from 1957-1964, and was the AL MVP in 1952.

4. Who was the very first manager for the Texas Rangers?

From Quiz 30 Years of The Texas Rangers

Answer: Ted Williams

Ted Williams was hired by the Washington Senators in 1969 and moved with the team to Texas where he spent 1 season as manager.

5. Who was the first Rangers player to win the AL MVP award?

From Quiz Texas Rangers

Answer: Jeff Burroughs

Jeff Burroughs won the AL MVP in 1974.

6. Which member of the Baseball Hall of Fame was the first manager of the Texas Rangers in 1972?

From Quiz Texas Rangers

Answer: Ted Williams

Hall of Famer Ted Williams was the first manager in Texas Rangers History. Following a 54 - 100 season, Williams resigned and was replaced by Whitey Herzog, who was elected to the Baseball Hall of Fame in 2010.

7. On December 12, 1964, the Senators acquired which four-time All-Star from the Dodgers for Claude Osteen, John Kennedy, and cash?

From Quiz Texas-Sized Trades

Answer: Frank Howard

The Senators also picked up Ken McMullen, Phil Ortega, Pete Richert, and Dick Nen in the deal.

8. What Ranger led the team in 2002 with 57 home runs?

From Quiz Your Texas Rangers!

Answer: Alex Rodriguez

Alex smacked an astounding 57 home runs in 2002, along with batting .300 and having 187 hits. In his 9th season in the Majors, he earned his first Gold Glove Award at shortstop, and was 2nd in the American League MVP voting.

9. What pitcher started a game only 22 days after being the Ranger's first round draft choice out of Houston's Westchester High School in 1973?

From Quiz 30 Years of The Texas Rangers

Answer: David Clyde

David Clyde was 18 when he made his debut and went on to have a 4-8 record in 1973 but his career lasted only 3 years with the Rangers and another 2 with the Indians. He finished his career with 18-33 record.

10. In the midst of a so-so start, the Rangers had a few highlights. Which player was the first player in team history to hit 3 home runs in one game on May 15th?

From Quiz The 1977 Texas Rangers

Answer: Willie Horton

Until the stadium was altered in the 80s, the prevailing south wind made the ballpark one of the hardest in all of baseball to hit home runs in.

11. In what player's honor did the Texas Rangers retire the number 34 for?

From Quiz Texas Rangers

Answer: Nolan Ryan & Ryan & Ryan Express

It's the only number they have retired.

12. As a result of their abysmal record in 1972, the Rangers had the first selection in the 1973 Major League Baseball Draft. Who did they select with the first pick?

From Quiz Texas Rangers

Answer: David Clyde

With the first selection in the 1973 Major League Baseball Draft, the Rangers took high school phenom David Clyde. In a short sighted stunt designed to boost attendance, the Rangers had the eighteen year old Clyde debut in the majors. Clyde was never able to fulfill his potential. Yount, Winfield and Murray, all selected after Clyde, went on to Hall of Fame careers.

13. What were the parking lots at Ameriquest Field named after?

From Quiz Ameriquest Field in Arlington

Answer: Texas Historical Figures

The parking lots are named for a different Texas historical figure involved in the era of the Republic of Texas in the 1830s and 1840s.

14. In October 1970, the Senators acquired which troubled pitcher in a trade with the Tigers?

From Quiz Texas-Sized Trades

Answer: Denny McLain

The Tigers got Ed Brinkman, Auerlio Rodriguez, Joe Coleman, and Jim Hannan, for McLain, Don Wert, Elliot Maddox, and Norm McRae.

15. Who was the first Texas Ranger to win 25 games in a season?

From Quiz Your Texas Rangers!

Answer: Ferguson Jenkins

Jenkins won 25 games in 1974. He was the only Ranger in the 20th century to win 25 games in a season. In his first year after being traded from the Cubs, Fergie was 25-12 with 225 strikeouts. This would be his last year of glory during his 19 season career.

16. Which pitcher recorded his 300th win, 7th No Hitter, and his 5,000th strikeout while wearing a Ranger's uniform?

From Quiz 30 Years of The Texas Rangers

Answer: Nolan Ryan & Ryan

His 5,000th strikeout victim was Rickey Henderson on August 22, 1989. Milwaukee was his victim in his 300th win on June 11, 1990 and Toronto was the victim in his 7th No Hitter on May 1, 1991.

17. Who was the first player for the Rangers franchise to hit 40 or more homeruns in a season?

From Quiz Texas Rangers

Answer: Frank Howard

Frank Howard hit 44 homeruns for the Rangers franchise in the 1968 season (they were known as the Washington Senators at that time).

18. Who was the first member of the Texas Rangers to be named American League MVP?

From Quiz Texas Rangers

Answer: Jeff Burroughs

A member of the Texas Rangers has won the American League Most Valuable Player award six times: Jeff Burroughs (1974), Juan Gonzalez, (1996 & 1998), Ivan "Pudge" Rodriguez (1999), Alex Rodriguez (2003) and Josh Hamilton (2010). It was Burroughs, however, who won it first, hitting .301, with 25 home runs and 118 runs batted in in 1974.

19. The grass batter's eye (hitter's background in center field) was named after a well-known Metroplex figure. Who was it named after in 1997?

From Quiz Ameriquest Field in Arlington

Answer: Richard Greene

Greene's hill was named after former Arlington Mayor Richard Greene in November, 1997.

20. On November 3, 1970, the Senators acquired another controversial player in a trade with the Phillies for Greg Goosen, Jeff Terpko, and Gene Martin. Who did the Senators acquire?

From Quiz Texas-Sized Trades

Answer: Curt Flood

Flood was unhappy after the Cardinals had traded him to Philadelphia, and challenged baseball's reserve clause in court. He lost his case but opened the door for free agency.

21. Where did the Rangers first play their home games?

From Quiz Your Texas Rangers!

Answer: Arlington Stadium

Arlington Stadium had been their home for many years, beginning in 1972 with their inaugural season. In only their 3rd season, the Rangers surpassed the 1,000,000 attendance mark in a season. RFK Stadium was where the Senators played.

22. Who was the Ranger's first player to win the American League MVP award?

From Quiz 30 Years of The Texas Rangers

Answer: Jeff Burroughs

Jeff Burroughs won the award for the 1974 season.

23. The Rangers turned their 1st triple play in team history on August 8th. Which opposing player hit into the 5-4-3 triple play.

From Quiz The 1977 Texas Rangers

Answer: Manny Sanguillen

To say that Sanguillen was not the fastest player in baseball was an understatement.

24. Who was the first Rangers pitcher to post 25 wins in a single season?

From Quiz Texas Rangers

Answer: Fergie Jenkins

Fergie Jenkins had a 25-12 won lost record in 1974.

25. Who was the first member of the Texas Rangers to be named American League Rookie of the Year?

From Quiz Texas Rangers

Answer: Mike Hargrove

Mike Hargrove was named American League Rookie of the Year in 1974. Jim Sundberg finished fourth in the balloting that same year. Pat Putnam was named the Sporting News Rookie of the Year in 1979. Neftali Feliz was named American League Rookie of the Year in 2010.

26. What news making event happened at the first regular season game at The Ballpark in Arlington?

From Quiz Ameriquest Field in Arlington

Answer: A lady fell out of the right field home run porch

At the regular season opening of The Ballpark at Arlington, a fan posing for pictures fell from the railing of the right field home run porch. Hollye Minter fell some 35 feet and broke her right arm, ribs, and several bones in her neck. The Brewers went on to defeat the Rangers, 4-3.

27. Which future Royals star pitcher was acquired by the Rangers from the Cubs for Mike Paul?

From Quiz Texas-Sized Trades

Answer: Larry Gura

Gura would be traded to the Yankees before even pitching for the Rangers. He would go on to play in Kansas City from 1976-1985.

28. Who was the first Texas Ranger to hit 50 home runs in a season?

From Quiz Your Texas Rangers!

Answer: Alex Rodriguez

A-Rod smacked 57 in 2002, breaking his own record of 52 in 2001. He broke the old record of big Frank Howard with 48 in 1969. Palmeiro had hit 47 in 1999 and 2001.

29. What did Toby Harrah and Bump Wills do on consecutive pitches?

From Quiz 30 Years of The Texas Rangers

Answer: Hit an Inside the Park Homerun.

Against the Yankees on August 27, 1977 against pitcher Ken Clay.

30. Which year did the Texas Rangers win their first Western division championship?

From Quiz Texas Rangers

Answer: 1994

The Rangers won the division despite a 52-62 won lost record during the strike-shortened 1994 season.

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