ARLINGTON -- Edward W. "Rusty" Rose, who was a major partner in the ownership group headed by George W. Bush that bought the Rangers in 1989, passed away on Friday night. He was 74 years old.
Rose and his close friend Tom Schieffer, who was club president and eventually succeded Bush as managing partner, were the driving forces in an ownership that dramatically changed the fortune, outlook and public perception of the Rangers. The most prominent accomplishments were the construction of the Ballpark in Arlington in 1994 and the club capturing its first division championship in '96.
"I think Rusty Rose was one of the kindest people I ever met in my life," Schieffer said.