What prominent Texan led the investors group that bought the Rangers in 1989?
a. Ross Perot
b. Walter Cronkite
c. George W. Bush
ANSWERS:
20. Which Rangers pitcher holds the club career strikeout record, with 1452?
d - Charlie Hough
19. What Ranger first hit for the cycle in 1985?
a - Oddibe McDowell vs. the Indians
18. What was the original name of the stadium that became the Rangers first home in Texas?
c - Turnpike
17. Which pitcher got the team's first-ever win in 1972?
b - Pete Broberg vs. the Angels
16. What is the team single-season record for most wins?
a - 95, in 1999
15. What Hall of Famer did Nolan Ryan strike out to reach 5,000 Ks in his career?
c - Rickey Henderson in 1989
14. Who was the team's first All-Star selection, back in 1972?
d - Toby Harrah
13. Who pitched the team's only perfect game, back in 1995?
b - Kenny Rogers vs. the Angels
12. Who has the highest single-season batting average, at .359?
c - Josh Hamilton in 2010
11. Who holds the team record for most stolen bases in one game?
a - Scarborough Green with 5 vs. the Mariners in 2000
10. Which MLB team has not retired Nolan Ryan's jersey?
c - NY Mets
9. Rangers Ballpark is in what Texas community?
b - Arlington
8. Who never managed the Rangers?
d - Tony LaRussa
7. Which Ranger was named to ten All-Star teams?
a - Ivan Rodriguez
6. What baseball great was the team's first manager?
b - Ted Williams
5. Which Ranger is not in the Baseball Hall of Fame?
d - Rafael Palmeiro
4. What were the Rangers known as, before moving to Texas?
b - Washington Senators
3. Which player hit the most home runs in a Ranger uniform?
c - Juan Gonzalez
2. What major league record did Ranger Larry Parrish tie in 1982?
a - most grand slams in a week, 3
1. What prominent Texan led an investment group that bought the Rangers in 1989?
c - George W. Bush