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.

T.R. Sullivan, standing on the field at the Ballpark in Arlington before the first game there in 1994.

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…