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

Eric Nadel

Years as Rangers Broadcaster: 1979-Present

Photographed by Jason Sullivan, August 10, 2024

1. Eric Nadel Marker

Inscription. The longest-tenured broadcaster in franchise history. A passionate student of the game who has called Texas Rangers games for nearly three and a half decades. His ability to describe and analyze the action has provided excitement and enjoyment for millions of fans. Joined the Rangers in 1979, then teamed with fellow Hall of Famer Mark Holtz on radio from 1982-1994. Since becoming the lead radio voice in 1995, has been behind the microphone when Texas clinched five A.L. West Division titles and its first two A.L. Championships. Also called Nolan Ryan's 5000th strikeout on August 22, 1989, the Rangers' record 30th run on August 22, 2007, and Josh Hamilton's fourth home run of the game on May 8, 2012. Is a seven-time recipient of the Texas Sportscaster of the Year award and a 1991 inductee in the Texas Baseball Hall of Fame. Inducted August 11, 2012.

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 11, 2012.

Location. 32° 44.894′ N, 97° 4.956′ W. Marker is in Arlington, Texas, in Tarrant

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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: Kenny Rogers, LHP (here, next to this marker); Ivan Rodriguez, C (here, next to this marker); Tom Grieve (here, next to this marker); Rusty Greer, OF (here, next to this marker); Toby Harrah, SS-3B-2B (here, next to this marker); J. Thomas (Tom) Schieffer (here, next to this marker); Ruben Sierra, OF (here, next to this marker); John Wetteland, RHP

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

Photographed by Jason Sullivan, August 10, 2024

2. Texas Rangers Baseball Hall of Fame plaques.

(here, next to this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Arlington.

Credits. This page was last revised on August 14, 2024. It was originally submitted on August 12, 2024, by Jason Sullivan of Arlington, Texas. This page has been viewed 211 times since then and 23 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on August 12, 2024, by Jason Sullivan of Arlington, Texas. • James Hulse was the editor who published this page.