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

J. Thomas (Tom) Schieffer

Texas Rangers Executive, 1990-99

Photographed by Jason Sullivan, August 10, 2024

1. J. Thomas (Tom) Schieffer Marker

Inscription. The Texas Rangers Chief Executive during the franchise's transition from Arlington Stadium to The Ballpark in Arlington. As a partner in the George W. Bush-Edward (Rusty) Rose ownership, was the catalyst in securing the agreement for a new ballpark with the City of Arlington in October 1990. For the next three and a half years oversaw the vision, design, and construction of the new ballpark, which was built on time and on budget and opened to rave reviews in April 1994. During tenure as Team President from 1991-99, created the Texas Rangers Baseball Foundation, secured the first MLB All-Star Game ever in North Texas, and saw the franchise make its first post-season appearance. Went on to a distinguished diplomatic career as U.S. Ambassador to Australia and Japan and as an expert on international affairs. A plaque recognizing his efforts in the building of the ballpark was dedicated at the Home Plate Gate in August 2000. Inducted August 23, 2014.

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 23, 2014.

Location. 32° 44.893′ N,

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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 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: Juan Gonzalez, OF (here, next to this marker); Ivan Rodriguez, C (here, next to this marker); Mark Holtz (here, next to this marker); John Wetteland, RHP (here, next to this marker); Jeff Russell, RHP (here, next to this marker); Tom Vandergriff (here, next to

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

this marker); Eric Nadel (here, next to this marker); Rusty Greer, OF (here, next to this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Arlington.

Credits. This page was last revised on August 17, 2024. It was originally submitted on August 17, 2024, by Jason Sullivan of Arlington, Texas. This page has been viewed 183 times since then and 20 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on August 17, 2024, by Jason Sullivan of Arlington, Texas. • James Hulse was the editor who published this page.