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

Mark Holtz

"It's Baseball Time in Texas” "Hello Win Column”

— Years as Rangers Broadcaster: 1982-1997 —

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Photographed by Jason Sullivan, July 27, 2024

1. Mark Holtz Marker

Inscription. Best remembered for his memorable calls and trade-mark "Hello win column" after each Rangers victory. Broadcast Rangers baseball for 17 years. Was lead announcer from 1982-1994, joining with Eric Nadel to form one of the longest-running radio teams in the American League. Announced four no-hitters, two perfect games, and was in the booth for Nolan Ryan's 5,000th strikeout and 300th win. Served as lead announcer on Rangers television from 1995-1997. Was named Texas Play-by-Play Sportscaster of the Year eight times and was elected to the Texas Baseball Hall of Fame in 1990. The 12-acre lake on the north side of Ameriquest Field was dedicated in his honor in September 1997. Texas Rangers Baseball Hall of Fame. Inducted August 5, 2005.

Erected by Texas Rangers Baseball Hall of Fame.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Communications • Sports. A significant historical date for this entry is August 5, 2005.

Location. 32° 44.893′ N, 97° 4.956′ 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

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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: John Wetteland, RHP (here, next to this marker); Tom Vandergriff (here, next to this marker); Ferguson Jenkins, RHP (here, next to this marker); J. Thomas (Tom) Schieffer (here, next to this marker); Rusty Greer, OF (here, next to this marker); Juan Gonzalez, OF (here, next to this marker); Ivan Rodriguez, C (here, next to this marker); Jeff Russell, RHP (here, next to this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Arlington.

Also see . . . Mark Paul Holtz (1945-1997).

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

Find a Grave (Submitted on August 8, 2024, by Jason Sullivan of Arlington, Texas.)

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 310 times since then and 34 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.

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