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

Jim Sundberg, C

Playing career: 1974-1989

— Years with Rangers: 1974-1983, 1988-1989 —

Jim Sundberg, C Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Jason Sullivan, August 10, 2024

1. Jim Sundberg, C Marker

Inscription. A consistent and durable performer behind the plate who became first Ranger to play in more than 1,500 games. Made the jump from Double A to American League All-Star in 1974. Caught 140 or more games for six straight seasons from 1975-1980. Won six consecutive Gold Glove awards from 1976-1981, second most among AL catchers to Ivan Rodriguez. Ranks among the clubs all-time leaders with 1,512 games, 4,684 at bats, 482 runs, 1,180 hits, and 542 walks. Has given his time to countless charitable endeavors recognized by the Rangers' annual Community Achievement award in his name. Also saw action with the Brewers, Royals, and Cubs in 16 big league seasons. Inducted August 2, 2003.

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 2, 2003.

Location. 32° 44.892′ N, 97° 4.958′ 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

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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: Nolan Ryan, RHP (here, next to this marker); Buddy Bell, 3B (here, next to this marker); Richard Greene (here, next to this marker); Michael Young, INF (here, next to this marker); Josh Hamilton, OF (here, next to this marker); Ferguson Jenkins, RHP (here, next to this marker); Johnny Oates, MGR (here, next to this marker); Jeff Russell, RHP (here, next to this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Arlington.

Photographed by Jason Sullivan, August 10, 2024

2. Jim Sundberg, C Marker

Texas Rangers Baseball Hall of Fame plaques.

Credits. This page was last revised on August 10, 2024. It was originally submitted on August 10, 2024, by Jason Sullivan of Arlington, Texas. This page has been viewed 163 times since then and 11 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on August 10, 2024, by Jason Sullivan of Arlington, Texas. • James Hulse was the editor who published this page.