World Series quiz: How much do you know about the Texas Rangers?

2. Former owners

What prominent Texan led the investors group that bought the Rangers in 1989?

a. Ross Perot

b. Walter Cronkite

c. George W. Bush

d. Willie Nelson

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

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