Dallas-Fort Worth Spurs

• Location: Dallas, TX & Fort Worth, TX
• League: Texas League 1965-1970 Dixie Association 1971
• Affiliation: Chicago Cubs 1965-1967; Houston Astros 1968; Baltimore Orioles 1969-1971
• Ballpark: Turnpike Stadium

The Dallas-Fort Worth Spurs began play in the Texas League in 1965. Representing the cities of Dallas and Fort Worth, they played their home games in Turnpike Stadium (later known as Arlington Stadium) in Arlington, Texas. After the 1971 season, the Washington Senators moved to Texas and became the Texas Rangers, and the Spurs ended their existence. A farm team for the Baltimore Orioles for three years, The Spurs spawned future major league stars like Bobby Grich, Don Baylor, and Wayne Garland.

Year-by-Year Record

Year	Record	Finish	Manager	Playoffs
1965	80-61	2nd	Whitey Lockman	Lost one game playoff for East Division
1966	59-81	6th	Stan Hack (15-26) / Pete Reiser (22-27) / Lou Klein (22-28)
1967	62-78	6th	Jo-Jo White	none
1968	60-79	7th	Hub Kittle
1969	75-58	2nd	Joe Altobelli
1970	63-73	6th	Joe Altobelli
1971	82-59	2nd	Cal Ripken Sr.