<ARTICLE> 5
<LEGEND>
This schedule contains summary financial information extracted from the
consolidated balance sheets and consolidated statements of income contained in
Tandy Corporation's third quarter report on Form 10-Q and is qualified in its
entirety by reference to such financial statements.
</LEGEND>
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