New Texas Rangers Museum Is Triggering Democrats

Earlier this month, the Texas Rangers installed the “One Riot, One Ranger” statue at Globe Life Field, and ever since, Democratic leaders have been attempting to get it removed from Arlington's ballpark. Most recent attempts include a Democratic Congressman and Arlington's NCAAP President.

The 12-foot bronze figure, removed from Dallas Love Field in 2020 during the George Floyd riots amid controversy over the historical actions of the Texas Rangers law enforcement agency, now stands on the left-field concourse, greeting fans entering through the north gate.

The statue was created in 1961 by sculptor Waldine Amanda Tauch and donated to the City of Dallas. It had been in storage after its removal following the release of Cult of Glory, a book that highlighted episodes of racism and brutality in the Rangers’ history.

At the unveiling, Rangers ownership said the move is a part of the club’s ongoing support for law enforcement, first responders and community values, while acknowledging the complex history tied to the statue and the phrase.

Arlington NAACP President Jason Thomas said the decision to display the statue again is painful for some in the community.

“There are people who are still alive that live through that ugly period of time. So I think it reopened some old wounds,” Thomas said.

Congressman Marc Veasey, D-Fort Worth, wrote a letter on Tuesday calling on the Texas Rangers and MLB to remove a controversial statue from Globe Life Field. Stating that “Ballparks should be places where families gather, and fans of every background feel welcome.”

Rep. Veasey also stated in the press release. “Honoring a figure tied to resisting school integration—and doing so with imagery that evokes racist violence—sends exactly the wrong message about who belongs in that space.”

What do you think? Do the Texas Rangers have a right to keep the statue up?