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

Jeff Russell, RHP

Playing Career: 1983-96

— Years with Rangers: 1985-92; 1995-96 —

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Photographed by Jason Sullivan, August 10, 2024

1. Jeff Russell, RHP Marker

Inscription. The busiest reliever in club history. Is the Rangers all-time leader with 406 relief appearances and 251 games finished and ranks second with 445 total pitching appearances and 134 saves. Posted a 3.73 earned run average, 11th best in team history among all pitchers with at least 400.0 innings. Was selected to the American League All-Star team as a starter in 1988 when he won his first seven decisions. Moved into the closer's role the following season and led the A.L. with 38 saves. Established single-season club records for saves and games finished (66). Had a 1.98 ERA over 71 appearances and was named the A.L. Fireman of the Year. Was again an A.L. All-Star, joining Rich Gossage as the only pitchers at that time to earn All-Star honors as first a starter and then a reliever in consecutive seasons. Overall, recorded 20 or more saves four times with 30+ saves in two different seasons. Was traded to Oakland in August 1992 but returned to finish his career as a Ranger, appearing in 55 games for the A.L. West Champs in 1996. His 14-year Major League career also included stints with Cincinnati, Boston, and Cleveland. Inducted

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July 11, 2015.

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 July 11, 2015.

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 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); Michael Young, INF (here,

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

next to this marker); Buddy Bell, 3B (here, next to this marker); Richard Greene (here, next to this marker); J. Thomas (Tom) Schieffer (here, next to this marker); Ferguson Jenkins, RHP (here, next to this marker); Tom Vandergriff (here, next to this marker); Jim Sundberg, C (here, next to this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Arlington.

Credits. This page was last revised on August 18, 2024. It was originally submitted on August 18, 2024, by Jason Sullivan of Arlington, Texas. This page has been viewed 174 times since then and 10 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on August 18, 2024, by Jason Sullivan of Arlington, Texas. • James Hulse was the editor who published this page.