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Posted on 03/03/2026 9:59:55 PM PST by nickcarraway
The statue of a Texas Rangers law enforcement figure disappeared under a shroud of controversy nearly six years ago.
The Rangers, who love reunions more than most organizations, are bringing back another figure from the past, one who disappeared under a shroud of controversy nearly six years ago.
On Monday morning, the club accepted and installed the 12-foot bronze One Riot, One Ranger statue depicting a member of the Texas Rangers law enforcement agency that had previously stood at Dallas Love Field until it was removed during the racially-charged summer of 2020 after a book detailing incidents of police brutality and racism in the organization’s history was released.
The statue, which will stand on the left field concourse at Globe Life Field and greet fans who come through the north entrance, had been prominently featured at Love Field for most of 60 years before it was removed after the release of Cult of Glory: The Bold and Brutal History of the Texas Rangers, written by Doug J. Swanson. Multiple incidents of brutality and racism were cited in the book.
“We recognize that the history of the Texas Rangers, like that of our state and nation, includes moments that must be confronted honestly,” Russell Molina, board member of the Texas Ranger Association Foundation, said in a written statement. “While not everyone who has served across more than two centuries lived up to the ideal, most did — and they deserve to be remembered for their service, sacrifice, and commitment to the people of Texas."
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Bass Reeves was a black Texas Ranger. He was the “real” Lone Ranger.
Another great Texas Ranger hero was Jose Policarpio “Polly” Rodriguez.
I could list more examples.
But suffice it to say that libs who claim the Texas Rangers have a racist history shows how stupid they are.
True.
Gus and Captain Call, my two favorite texas rangers.
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