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Texas Rangers Unveil Controversial Statue Amid Racial Debate

3/5/2026

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The Texas Rangers unveiled the "One Riot, One Ranger" statue at Globe Life Field in Arlington, Texas after its removal from Dallas Love Field in 2020 amid racial justice protests.
The statue has drawn criticism for ties to racial violence.
Historian Doug Swanson noted the controversial past of Capt. Jay Banks, who opposed desegregation in the 1950s.
Its reinstallation prompts discussions about Texas's narrative and how it addresses its past.

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The Texas Rangers unveiled the "One Riot, One Ranger" statue at Globe Life Field in Arlington, Texas after its removal from Dallas Love Field in 2020 amid racial justice protests.
The statue has drawn criticism for ties to racial violence.
Historian Doug Swanson noted the controversial past of Capt. Jay Banks, who opposed desegregation in the 1950s.
Its reinstallation prompts discussions about Texas's narrative and how it addresses its past.