East Arlington in Tarrant County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)

Toby Harrah, SS-3B-2B

Playing career: 1969; 1971-86

— Years with Rangers: 1972-78; 1985-86 —

Toby Harrah, SS-3B-2B Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Jason Sullivan, July 27, 2024

1. Toby Harrah, SS-3B-2B Marker

Inscription. The Rangers first all-star. His versatility allowed him to excel as a starter at three infield positions in his two tours of duty with the Rangers. Ranks second in club history with 668 walks and 143 stolen bases and places in the top ten in eight other offensive categories. Was the Rangers Player of the Year in 1975 and a three-time all-star selection, including 1972, when he was replaced due to injury. Hit at least 20 homers three times with four seasons of 90+ walks. Started at shortstop in the Rangers first five seasons in Texas before moving to third base in 1977. Returned to Arlington as the starting second baseman in 1985, posting the most walks (113) and second-highest on-base percentage (432) in club history that season. Had a .264 career average in 2155 games over 17 seasons with the Senators, Rangers, Indians, and Yankees. Following his retirement coached and managed for the Rangers on the major and minor league level. Served as Rangers Manager over the second half of the 1992 season. Texas Rangers Baseball Hall of Fame. Inducted August 1, 2009.

Erected by Texas Rangers Baseball Hall of Fame.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Sports. A significant historical date for this entry is August 1, 2009.

Location. 32° 44.893′ N, 97° 4.955′

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W. Marker is in Arlington, Texas, in Tarrant County. It is in East Arlington. It can be reached from Stadium Drive. Located at the Texas Rangers Baseball Hall of Fame outside of the northeast entrance of Globe Life Field. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 734 Stadium Dr, Arlington TX 76011, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in the Prairies & Lakes Region

and in the Dallas-Fort Worth Metropolitan Area.

It is also in the American South.

Globally, it is in North America,

a Gulf of Mexico state,

the Western Hemisphere,

the Western World,

and the Anglosphere.

Historically, it finds itself in what was once New Spain,

the Republic of Texas,

and one of the Confederate States of America.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Rusty Greer, OF (here, next to this marker); Ruben Sierra, OF (here, next to this marker); Kenny Rogers, LHP (here, next to this marker); John Wetteland, RHP (here, next to this marker); Eric Nadel (here, next to this marker); Tom Grieve (here, next to this marker); Ivan Rodriguez, C (here, next to this marker); Mark Holtz (here, next to this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Arlington.

Texas Rangers Baseball Hall of Fame image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Matthew G French, March 27, 2025

2. Texas Rangers Baseball Hall of Fame

Credits. This page was last revised on April 10, 2025. It was originally submitted on August 4, 2024, by Jason Sullivan of Arlington, Texas. This page has been viewed 198 times since then and 23 times this year. Photos: 1. submitted on August 4, 2024, by Jason Sullivan of Arlington, Texas. 2. submitted on April 6, 2025, by Matthew G French of Fort Worth, Texas. • James Hulse was the editor who published this page.