Back in 2010, the Texas Rangers won their first American League pennant. And for every fan out there who remembers that top-ten moment in Rangers history, that memory is depicted powerfully with the newly revealed bronze sculpture, “Going To The Show.”
The “Going to the show” statue depicts the very moment when the Rangers’ catcher Bengie Molina jumped into the arms of Neftali Feliz after the final out of the pennant closing game.
The statue was crafted by Harry Weber. The city commissioned Weber asking to create a realistic sculpture of the famous embrace from that 2010 American League Championship Series against the New York Yankees at Globe Life Park in Arlington. The statue was unveiled at its new home, a North Plaza in front of the Globe Life Field. During the ceremony, Bengie Molina was there, and the ceremony emcee was the Rangers’ longtime PA announcer Chuck Morgan.
Arlington’s mayor Jeff Williams said, “One of the greatest dreams of any professional baseball team is to make it to the World Series, this statue celebrates the first time that happened here in Arlington and we’re extremely proud of the work by Harry Weber. Our residents can now remember and appreciate this important moment in Rangers history that happened right here in their hometown.”
“The Rangers want to thank the City of Arlington and its Parks and Recreation Board for taking the lead on this statue project,” said Rangers Executive Vice President of Business Operations, Rob Matwick. He also complimented Harry Weber for doing an outstanding job depicting one of the most iconic moments in the history of the Texas Rangers.
The sculpture is permanently posted at the North Plaza, allowing every Ranger fan to continue relishing the moment when the Texas Rangers went to their first World Series.
