September 20 in Texas Rangers History: American League approves the transfer of the Washington Senators to Texas (1971)

On September 20, 1971 , the American League approves the transfer of the Washington Senators to Texas. AL owners vote, 10-2, in favor of the move, which ends 71 years of baseball in the capital city and will result in the birth of the Texas Rangers…

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