<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 second quarter report on Form 10Q and is qualified in its
entirety by reference to such financial statements.
</LEGEND>
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