Overview
The Texas Rangers have played a total of 64 seasons. Their first season was in 1961, and their most recent season was in 2024.
Have the Texas Rangers gone by any other names?
Yes. Between 1961 and 1971, the team was known as the Washington Senators.
In 1972, the team moved to Dallas and changed their name to the Texas Rangers.
What division do the Texas Rangers play in?
The Texas Rangers currently play in the West Division of the American League, aka the AL West.
What was the best start to a Rangers season?
The best start to a Rangers season was the 1996 Texas Rangers, who started the season 7-0. The second best starts to a Rangers season was the 1979 Texas Rangers and the 2011 Texas Rangers, who both started the season at 6-0.
What was the worst start to a Rangers season?
The worst start to a Rangers season was the 1985 Texas Rangers, who started the season at 0-5. The second worst start to a season was the 1991 Texas Rangers, who started the season with 4 losses. The third worst starts to a Rangers season was the 1973 Texas Rangers, the 2002 Texas Rangers, the 2007 Texas Rangers, the 2017 Texas Rangers, the 1966 Washington Senators and the 1968 Washington Senators, who all started the season with 3 straight losses.
When was the last time the Rangers were in the playoffs?
The Texas Rangers last made the playoffs in 2023, when they won the World Series. They've been in the playoffs a total of 9 times in their 64 seasons.
When was the last time the Rangers missed the playoffs?
The Texas Rangers last missed the playoffs in 2022.
When was the last time the Rangers won a playoff series?
In 2023, the Texas Rangers beat the Arizona Diamondbacks in the World Series.
When was the last time the Rangers lost a playoff series?
In 2016, the Texas Rangers lost to the Toronto Blue Jays in the AL Divisional Series.
What years did the Rangers make the World Series?
The Texas Rangers have appeared in the World Series 3 times, in 2010, 2011 and 2023.
How many World Series have the Rangers won?
The Texas Rangers won the World Series once, in 2023.
FAQs
The Texas Rangers have a 34-35 record in the postseason all-time.
When was the last time the Rangers made the playoffs? ›
The Rangers have made nine appearances in the MLB postseason, seven following division championships in 1996, 1998, 1999, 2010, 2011, 2015, and 2016 and as a wild card team in both 2012 and 2023. Prior to 2010, the Rangers were the only team in MLB to have never advanced past the first round of the playoffs.
Who was the most famous Texas Ranger? ›
It was during this time that John “Jack” Coffee Hays became the most famous Texas Ranger of the era. Fighting in some of the period's most significant battles between Texans and American Indians, Hays quickly proved himself to be a strong leader, smart decision-maker, and fearless and brutal fighter.
Do you have to be born in Texas to be a Texas Ranger? ›
Do I need to be a Texan to be a ranger? No. You do, however, need to be a Texas state trooper with at least eight years of experience and a rank of Trooper II.
How many years did the Texas Rangers go without winning the World Series? ›
The Rangers played their first 51 seasons in Texas without winning the World Series, following the franchise's 11 fruitless seasons as the Washington Senators. But now, that long quest for a title is over.
Have the Texas Rangers ever gone to the World Series? ›
The Rangers have not yet won a World Series. But the tea has made World Series appearances twice. They reached the fall classic most recently in 2011 (as mentioned above), and also did so the year prior in 2010.
What was the Rangers best season? ›
The New York Rangers had their best record in a season in 1971-72, in 1970-71 and in 2011-12, with a record of 48-17-13.
How many Stanley Cups have the Rangers won? ›
The New York Rangers have won 4 times in the Stanley Cup Finals all-time.
Who is the toughest Texas Ranger of all time? ›
Francis Augustus Hamer (March 17, 1884 – July 10, 1955) was an American lawman and Texas Ranger who led the 1934 posse that tracked down and killed criminals Bonnie Parker and Clyde Barrow.
Who was the best Texas Ranger player ever? ›
Best Texas Rangers Players of All Time
| Rank | Player | Position |
|---|
| 1 | Ivan Rodriguez | Catcher |
| 2 | Alex Rodriguez | Shortstop |
| 3 | Juan Gonzalez | Outfielder |
| 4 | Rafael Palmeiro | First Baseman |
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Ten Rangers have been inducted in the National Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum. Ref.
What is the motto of the Texas Rangers? ›
A famous phrase associated with the Rangers is One Riot, One Ranger.
Why do Texas Rangers wear two belts? ›
One is a regular belt, just with half of a velcro strip on it, to hold up their pants. The other is their gun belt, which can't really just be unbuckled if you gotta take a dump, or for ladies, any use of the toilet, so they can remove it without removing the one that goes through the belt loops.
Do Texas Rangers have to wear cowboy hats? ›
Rangers have no official uniform, although most wear conservative business suits and ties with white Stetson hats and cowboy boots. A five-pointed star supported by a wheel worn on their shirts is the distinguishing identification for a Texas Ranger.
What is the Rangers record against playoff teams? ›
The New York Rangers have a 19-26-2-0 record in the playoffs against the Bruins all-time.
| OPP | REC | OTL |
|---|
| Capitals | 31-28-0-0 | 0 |
| Penguins | 17-27-0-0 | 0 |
| Devils | 21-20-0-0 | 0 |
| Canucks | 4-3-0 | 0 |
21 more rowsAs of January 2024, Charlie Hough leaded the ranking of the Texas Rangers all-time wins leaders, having won a total of 139 games throughout his career.
How many times have the Rangers been in the Stanley Cup Finals? ›
The New York Rangers have 11 appearances in the Stanley Cup Finals all-time.
Who has the most playoff goals in Rangers history? ›
Chris Kreider has the most career goals for the Rangers in the playoffs, with 42 scored.
| NAME | G | +/- |
|---|
| Chris Kreider | 42 | -8 |
| Rod Gilbert | 34 | +8 |
| Mark Messier | 29 | -9 |
| Adam Graves | 28 | -15 |
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