May 17 in Texas Rangers History: Texas Rangers name Bobby Valentine their manager replacing the fired Doug Rader (1985)

[adrotate banner=”32″] On May 17, 1985, the Texas Rangers name Bobby Valentine their manager, replacing the fired Doug Rader. Under Rader, the Rangers had posted a record of 9-23, the worst in the major leagues. With Valentine at the helm, the Rangers will show some improvement, but will still finis

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