Throughout the 2024 season, we will take a look back at some memorable moments 50 years ago — when the Texas Rangers first became a relevant franchise. Billy Martin’s 1974 Rangers were the first winning team in club history, going 84-76 & finishing 5 games behind the World Champion Oakland A’s.
April 6, 1974: Hall of Famer Fergie Jenkins made his Rangers debut, tossing a 1-hit shutout of the World Champion Oakland A’s. The only hit was a Bert Campaneris 4th inning swinging bunt single.
Time of game: 1:56
Fergie won 25 games with 29 complete games in 1974.