Rangers Honor 1996 Championship Team | Austin News

The Texas Rangers honored their 1996 championship team with a weekend of nostalgia, featuring autograph sessions, a luncheon, and the emotional moment when ace pitcher Ken Hill threw out the ceremonial first pitch—caught by Hall of Famer Ivan “Pudge” Rodriguez. That historic squad was the first to win a division title and playoff game, finishing four and a half games ahead of the Mariners in the AL West, even if they fell to the Yankees. Legends like Pudge, Juan Gonzalez, and Rusty Greer helped lay the foundation for future success, including the team’s recent World Series win. Display cases at Globe Life Field now preserve that groundbreaking era, reminding fans how this team paved the way for greatness. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/45f6d120f238e7ad