Arlington, Texas — The Texas Rangers today announced a permanent statue addition to the left field concourse at Globe Life Field. The “One Riot, One Ranger” statue, which has a lengthy history in Dallas-Fort Worth, was unveiled this morning, as Rangers officials joined representatives of the Texas Rangers law enforcement agency and City of Dallas at the event.
Created by noted Texas artist Waldine Amanda Tauch, the 12-foot bronze statue was donated to the City of Dallas in 1961 and stood at Love Field for nearly six decades. Its most recent placement was in the airport’s main terminal lobby.
“To have this iconic statue and base reunited and displayed with its namesake baseball team, is an honor for all current, retired, and deceased Texas Rangers,” said Russell S. Molina, Chairman of Texas Ranger Bicentennial 2023 and board member of Texas Ranger Association Foundation. “Today, with more than 189 women and men serving across our vast 254 counties, the modern Texas Rangers reflect the diversity, integrity, and professionalism you would hope to find in one of the country’s oldest and finest law enforcement organizations.”
This new addition becomes the seventh statue at either Globe Life Field or Choctaw Stadium. The other six honor Nolan Ryan, Tom Vandergriff, the Rangers' first trip to the World Series in 2010, Rangers fans, Iván Rodríguez, and Adrian Beltré.
The Rangers released the following statement regarding today’s announcement:
“The Texas Rangers have long occupied a revered place in Texas history dating to the creation of the organization over 200 years ago, before the days of the Republic of Texas. While the "One Riot, One Ranger" statue commemorates the legend surrounding the agency's involvement in the stoppage of an unsanctioned Dallas prize fight in 1896, it also stands as a tribute to all who have served the organization over its storied history.
While the team’s name was originally inspired by the law enforcement agency, the Texas Rangers Baseball Club has forged its own, independent identity since our founding in 1971. The club is proud to recognize the origins of our name and to honor the contributions of public safety professionals across Texas and beyond. The statue that stood for decades in Dallas will greet guests at Globe Life Field as a familiar symbol of our team’s origin, enduring spirit and connection to the community.”
The Texas Ranger Association Foundation (TRAF) is a 501c3 nonprofit organization dedicated to preserving and promoting the history and legacy of the Texas Rangers. TRAF provides scholarships, financial assistance, and operational support to active and retired Texas Rangers and their immediate families. For more information, visit www.traf.org.