Welcome to FTW Explains, a guide to catching up on and better understanding stuff going on in the world. Have you heard about how the Texas Rangers use the music of the band Creed a lot and how it’s actually helped them? And you’re confused? We’re here to help.
Yep, that’s right. We’re talking about Creed here, the band that has some serious hits but is sometimes a punchline.
And now, the Texas Rangers are headed to the World Series and are giving some credit to Creed for their success.
If you’re wondering why, we have answers! Let’s dive in to this whole thing:
Creed? Really? The "Higher" band?
The one and the same. It’s a real thing.
Let's go Rangers, let's go!https://t.co/bcESXi2Xle#NeedForCreed
— Creed (@Creed) October 9, 2023
How did that happen?
When the Rangers were struggling in the second half of the season, they started playing to the band and — per Fox’s Ken Rosenthal — they have handshakes related to the band:
What is the secret to the Rangers success?@Ken_Rosenthal has more on how @Creed turned their second half struggles around 🎸🤘 pic.twitter.com/eiWqPb39qO
— FOX Sports: MLB (@MLBONFOX) October 11, 2023
That wouldn't fire me up. They must be the only team who's listened to Creed.
Nope. Listen to ex-NFL tight end Greg Olsen:
One of my biggest regrets. 2015 run the the Super Bowl, Creed was our soundtrack. Scott Stapp was going to be at our after party. Huge miss. Better luck @Rangers https://t.co/vnGX0rE0aX
— Greg Olsen (@gregolsen88) October 9, 2023
Kirk Cousins is known as a huge Creed fan:
Today the @Creed Greatest Hits album was played during the team lift.
Today was a good day.— Kirk Cousins (@KirkCousins8) May 19, 2016
You get the idea.
And fans are into this?
Rangers fans singing @creed… pic.twitter.com/J0tfN551IB
— Pat Doney (@PatDoneyNBC5) October 11, 2023
Wow. That's wild.
Sure is.
This is so ridiculous and I love it! The entire stadium singing Creed’s Higher 😂 #Rangers pic.twitter.com/6ZRzZRjnVO
— Jared Christopher (@JaredLChris) October 11, 2023
