1977 Texas Rangers season
Four managers in one season set an AL record.
The 1977 Texas Rangers season was the 17th overall for the franchise, their sixth in Arlington as the Rangers, and their sixth at Arlington Stadium. The team finished second in the American League West with a 94–68 record. The season was notable for an American League record four managers.
Quick Facts
- Season
- 1977
- League
- American League
- Division
- West
- Ballpark
- Arlington Stadium
- City
- Arlington, Texas
- Divisional place
- 2nd
- Owners
- Bradford G. Corbett
- General managers
- Dan O'Brien Sr.; Eddie Robinson
Facts from the source article.
Offseason
Shortstop Danny Thompson died of leukemia on December 10, 1976; he had played 64 games for the Rangers in 1976. Bert Campaneris was signed as a free agent on November 17, 1976, and Doyle Alexander on November 23. On December 9, Jeff Burroughs was traded to the Atlanta Braves for Carl Morton, Adrian Devine, Ken Henderson, Dave May, Roger Moret, and $250,000. Dave Criscione was traded to the Baltimore Orioles for Bob Babcock on December 15. Dave Righetti was drafted in the first round (10th pick) of the 1977 draft on January 11, 1977. Fritz Peterson was released on February 2. On February 5, the Rangers traded a player to be named later and cash to the Chicago Cubs for Darold Knowles, completing the deal with Gene Clines on February 15. Brian Doyle, Greg Pryor, and cash were traded to the New York Yankees for Sandy Alomar Sr. on February 17.
Regular season
For one June day in 1977, Eddie Stanky was drawn back into the major leagues as manager of the Rangers, then abruptly quit and left for Alabama, saying only that he was homesick. Players included Juan Beníquez, Bert Blyleven, Bert Campaneris, Tom Grieve, Mike Hargrove, Toby Harrah, Ken Henderson, Jim Sundberg, Claudell Washington, and Bump Wills. Carl Morton was released on April 1. Steve Foucault was traded to the Detroit Tigers for Willie Horton on April 12. Mike Marshall was purchased from the Atlanta Braves on April 30. Roy Howell was traded to the Toronto Blue Jays for Jim Mason, Steve Hargan, and $200,000 on May 9. Dave Moates was purchased by the New York Yankees on May 23. John Butcher was drafted in the first round (18th pick) of the secondary phase of the 1977 draft on June 7. Dock Ellis was purchased from the Oakland Athletics on June 15. Jim Fregosi was traded to the Pittsburgh Pirates for Ed Kirkpatrick on June 15.
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