From the moment he arrived as a poor substitute for Cliff Lee in the minds of the misguided until Tuesday's humble exit, Adrian Beltre grew more in stature and in the hearts of the faithful than any Ranger ever.
Pudge Rodriguez was a homegrown instant sensation and Nolan Ryan a bona fide Texas legend upon arrival.
Beltre was neither when he got here in 2011 at 32, but leaving he's every bit their Hall of Fame caliber as a Ranger.
Maybe greater, if you'll pardon the heresy.
Beltre didn't just last a long time, he actually improved in his 30s.