Tom Hicks, Former Texas Rangers Owner, Dies at 79
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The Texas Rangers announced on December 7, 2025, that Tom Hicks, the club’s owner from 1998 to 2010, has passed away at the age of 79. The Rangers released a statement acknowledging his death.
Ownership and Tenure with the Texas Rangers
Tom Hicks purchased the Texas Rangers Baseball Club in 1998 from Jerry Jones for approximately $250 million.ESPN reports that during his ownership, Hicks oversaw a period of critically important investment in the team and its facilities.
Under Hicks’s leadership, the Rangers experienced a period of competitive baseball, including two American League pennants in 2010 and 2011. The 2010 team ultimately lost to the San Francisco Giants in the World Series. MLB.com details the team’s achievements during his tenure.
Sale of the Texas Rangers
Hicks sold the Rangers to a group led by Charles P. Johnson and tom Hicks Jr. in 2010 for an estimated $560 million. Forbes provides details on the sale and the new ownership group.
Beyond Baseball
Hicks was a accomplished businessman with interests in real estate, oil and gas, and other ventures. He founded Hicks Holdings, a private investment firm. The Dallas News highlights his broader business career.
Statement from the Texas Rangers
The Rangers released the following statement regarding Hicks’s passing:
“Mr. Hicks was a passionate and competitive owner and Texas Rangers fans will always remember his commitment to the team and the city of Arlington.He was a driving force behind the construction of Globe Life Park in Arlington and his vision helped establish the Rangers as a premier franchise in Major League Baseball. We extend our deepest sympathies to the Hicks family during this arduous time.”
Key Takeaways
- Tom Hicks owned the Texas Rangers from 1998 to 2010.
- during his ownership, the Rangers reached the World Series in 2010 and 2011.
- Hicks oversaw significant investments in the team and its facilities.
- He sold the team in 2010 to a group led by Charles P. johnson and Tom Hicks Jr.
tom Hicks’s legacy as a passionate and dedicated owner will be remembered by Rangers fans for years to come. His contributions to the team and the city of Arlington were significant, and his impact on the franchise will continue to be felt.