One of the first major sport stadiums in Ranger was Nitro Park
which was built during the boom time of the 1920s. The baseball
stadium had covered seating but the football field had no bleachers
or sodded field. This was the home of the Rampagers football
team. In 1925 a new stadium was built and named Lillard Field.
Bulldog Stadium was built in 1935 with electric lighting. This
stadium was used for many years and was the home of the 1953 State
Champions. The stadium was upgraded in 1996 and named O.C. Warden
Stadium after coach O.C. "Stubby" Warden who coached the 1953 team.
Ellis Burks Field at Ranger College was built with the help of Ellis
Burks (baseball player for the Indians).
Nitro Park in the background during the 1920s
Ranger vs Abilene 1920
First game of the season April 30, 1920 in Ranger, Texas
Ranger Ballpark in 1926
Bulldog Stadium in 1946
Bulldog Stadium in 1947
O.C. Warden Stadium (present) Stubby Warden Honored
Teter Field (Ranger High School baseball field) - dedicated
March 10, 2005 in honor of Coach James E. Teter
Ellis Burks Field (Ranger College)