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The Texas Rangers' obsession with Creed's music, explained

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?

Eileen Blass, USA TODAY staff

The one and the same. It’s a real thing.

How did that happen?

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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:

That wouldn't fire me up. They must be the only team who's listened to Creed.

FOX commentator greg olsen laughing while wearing a blue beanie

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Nope. Listen to ex-NFL tight end Greg Olsen:

Kirk Cousins is known as a huge Creed fan:

You get the idea.

And fans are into this?

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Oh you bet they are:

Wow. That's wild.

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Sure is.

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