100 Things Rangers Fans Should Know & Do Before They Die

by Rusty Burson

Most Texas Rangers fans have gone to at least a game or two in Arlington and were gripped by every captivating moment of the team's 2015 postseason run. But only real fans know the significance of the numbers 8, 34, and 1972, or where to find the best Rangers bars in Texas. 100 Things Rangers Fans Should Know & Do Before They Die is the ultimate resource for true fans of the Texas Rangers, whether you cheered on the Ryan Express or are a recent supporter of the team under Jeff Bannister. From the bizarre and wonderful 1977 season to the Josh Hamilton saga and beyond, experienced sportswriter Rusty Burson has collected every essential piece of Rangers knowledge, plus must-do activities, and ranks them all from 1 to 100, providing an entertaining and easy-to-follow checklist as you progress on your way to fan superstardom. This updated edition includes the Rangers' recent memorable successes, including the push to the 2015 playoffs, and new faces like Yu Darvish and Cole Hamels.

Genres: Baseball, Sports

368 pages, Paperback

First published January 1, 2012

Reviews

[Kathryn Watters · Rating 4 out of 5]

I actually read the revised and updated version with forward by Jon Daniels but that wasn't an option. I did find it highly informative though and enjoyed learning more about the Rangers history. Some of the newer stuff I already knew but not about the early teams. I would recommend it for all Texas Rangers fans. Although it says it contains 100 things there are actually more because there will be inserts about something mentioned in the regular sections. For example, in the section 11 about Nelson Cruz' home run streak in 2011 there is an insert about Kevin Mench's homerun streak in 2006. And because it is done in short sections, it is easy to read a few pages at a time.

[Judson · Rating 5 out of 5]

A wonderful batch of interesting stories and nostalgia.