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--Yogi Berra, on declining attendance in Kansas City
 
1974 Texas Rangers 1974 Texas Rangers
1973/1975
Record 84-76 .525
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Standings 2nd in the AL West (5 games back)
Pythagorean 79-81, 79-81, 79-81
Runs (S/A) 690 / 698
BallparkArlington Stadium
Park FactorsBatting: 98 / Pitching: 99
Attendance1,193,902 (4th) (9th)
Spring TrainingPompano Beach, Florida
ManagerBilly Martin
CoachesArt Fowler, Billy Martin, Charlie Silvera, Frank Lucchesi, Jackie S.Moore, Merl Combs
ExecutivesPresident: Robert E. Short, General Manager: Dan O'Brien
Minor Leagues(AAA) Spokane Indians, (AA) Pittsfield Rangers, (A) Gastonia Rangers
Radio (WBAP) Bill Merrill, Dick Risenhoover
TV (WBAP) Burt Hawkins, Dick Risenhoover, Jimmy Piersall

The 1974 Texas Rangers went 84-76 and finished 2nd in the American League West. The Rangers drew 1,193,902 to Arlington Stadium. Jeff Burroughs and Jim Sundberg made the All-Star team. Mike Hargrove won the American League Rookie of the Year award. Jeff Burroughs won the American League Most Valuable Player award.

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