T.R.'s Memoirs: A ballpark never given a fair chance: Part I
The Ballpark in Arlington was built in 1994 thanks to a new ownership group and the sharp mind of Tom Schieffer.
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Editor’s note: T.R. Sullivan retired after covering the Rangers for 32 years for the Fort Worth Star-Telegram and MLB.com, longer than any other beat writers. He is sharing his memoirs exclusive at this site, and this week: a two-part story on the Ballp…