East Arlington in Tarrant County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)
Richard Greene
Photographed by Jason Sullivan, August 10, 2024
1. Richard Greene Marker
The "can-do" Mayor of Arlington from 1987-97 who was instrumental in keeping the Texas Rangers franchise in his city in the early 1990s. His relentless determination resulted in an agreement with the Rangers and City of Arlington in October 1990 to build a new ballpark. Led the campaign funding effort that was approved by a two-to-one margin in a city election in January 1991. Worked closely with the Rangers in the design and construction of The Ballpark in Arlington, which opened on budget and on time to rave reviews. Had the honor of throwing out the ceremonial first pitch at the ballpark's inaugural regular season game in April 1994. The ballpark's centerfield batter's eye is known as "Greene's Hill". Has been a staunch supporter of Texas Rangers baseball for nearly 50 years. Since leaving office, has continued to play an influential role with the Rangers through the Richard Greene Scholars Program, which has provided more than $1.2 million in college scholarships to Arlington high school students since 1996. The program has become a cornerstone leadership development forum to support Arlington youth and was recognized
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Erected by Texas Rangers Baseball Hall of Fame.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Charity & Public Work • Industry & Commerce • Sports. A significant historical date for this entry is August 17, 2019.
Location. 32° 44.893′ 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 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.
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2. Richard Greene
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Michael Young, INF (here, next to this marker); Josh Hamilton, OF (here, next to this marker); Jim Sundberg, C (here, next to this marker); Buddy Bell, 3B (here, next to this marker); Jeff Russell, RHP (here, next to this marker); Nolan Ryan, RHP (here, next to this marker); Adriαn Beltrι, 3B (here, next to this marker); Ferguson Jenkins, RHP (here, next to this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Arlington.
Also see . . . Richard Greene. Website homepage (Submitted on October 22, 2024, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York.)
Photographed by Jason Sullivan, August 10, 2024
3. Texas Rangers Baseball Hall of Fame plaques
Credits. This page was last revised on January 11, 2026. It was originally submitted on August 18, 2024, by Jason Sullivan of Arlington, Texas. This page has been viewed 255 times since then and 22 times this year. Photos: 1. submitted on August 18, 2024, by Jason Sullivan of Arlington, Texas. 2. submitted on January 11, 2026, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York. 3. submitted on August 18, 2024, by Jason Sullivan of Arlington, Texas. • James Hulse was the editor who published this page.
