East Arlington in Tarrant County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)
Tom Vandergriff
Texas Rangers
Photographed by Jason Sullivan, July 27, 2024
1. Tom Vandergriff Marker
A distinguished public servant who served Arlington and Tarrant County for nearly 50 years as Mayor, U.S. Congressman, and County Judge. Persuaded Dallas and Fort Worth to join together in the pursuit of a Major League Baseball franchise for North Texas, resulting in construction of a stadium in Arlington in 1965. His tireless efforts were rewarded in the fall of 1971, when American League owners approved the transfer of the Washington Senators to Arlington, Texas. Has been a staunch promoter of the Texas Rangers for over 30 years and was instrumental in the building of a new ballpark for Arlington in the early 1990s. Is honored with a statue in the Center Field Plaza that bears his name. Texas Rangers Baseball Hall of Fame. Inducted July 31, 2004.
Erected by Texas Rangers Baseball Hall of Fame.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Industry & Commerce • Sports. A significant historical date for this entry is July 31, 2004.
Location. 32° 44.893′ N, 97° 4.957′ 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
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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: Ferguson Jenkins, RHP (here, next to this marker); Mark Holtz (here, next to this marker); Juan Gonzalez, OF (here, next to this marker); Buddy Bell, 3B (here, next to this marker); John Wetteland, RHP (here, next to this marker); Jeff Russell, RHP (here, next to this marker); J. Thomas (Tom) Schieffer (here, next to this marker); Michael Young, INF (here, next to this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Arlington.
Also see . . . Tom Vandergriff (1926-2010).
via Arlington Hall of Mayors, unknown
2. Tom Vandergriff
Arlington's Mayor from 1951 to 1977 (Submitted on August 8, 2024, by Jason Sullivan of Arlington, Texas.)
Photographed by Jason Sullivan, August 10, 2024
3. Texas Rangers Baseball Hall of Fame plaques.
Credits. This page was last revised on April 24, 2025. It was originally submitted on August 4, 2024, by Jason Sullivan of Arlington, Texas. This page has been viewed 321 times since then and 33 times this year. Photos: 1. submitted on August 4, 2024, by Jason Sullivan of Arlington, Texas. 2. submitted on October 9, 2024, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York. 3. submitted on August 10, 2024, by Jason Sullivan of Arlington, Texas. • James Hulse was the editor who published this page.
