All 25 of the Hidden 'Baseball Forever' Sculptures Have Been Found Across DFW
Going, going, gone! Since Monday, Rangers fans (and sculpture fans) have been racing across Dallas-Fort Worth to find 25 "Baseball Forever" sculptures. The innovative scavenger hunt brought some excitement to the tail end of a so-so Texas Rangers season a year after the team's 2023 World Series win—and marked the 25th anniversary of Dallas-based Brad Oldham Sculpture.
As of today, all 25 sculptures have been found and claimed.
Known for their public art works across North Texas and beyond, Brad Oldham Sculpture was recently named one of America's Top 10 public art studios by CODAworx. That study cited artist Brad Oldham and Christy Coltrin, sculpture and CEO at Brad Oldham Sculpture, for their contribution to the public art sector.
Partnering with the Texas Rangers, Oldham and Coltrin created the 25 "Baseball Forever" lost-wax cast bronze baseball sculptures for this week's scavenger hunt. Only those 25 limited-edition sculptures have been created, as "a lasting testament to the deep connection between the Texas Rangers, Texas artists, the sport of baseball, and the Lone Star state," the studio said.
Each one features the Rangers' City Connect logo mark on the baseball's exterior. The sculptures unscrew into two halves, revealing a surprise inside: a mini-version of Oldham's signature 41-foot-tall "Traveling Man" sculpture, wearing a Rangers City Connect cap. The little guy stands on a home plate with a baseball as his heart.
"We all have those moments in life that shape who we are, and for me, sports have always been a big part of that journey," Oldham said in a statement. "To have the opportunity to celebrate 25 years of creating public art and to collaborate with the Texas Rangers, a team who just reached the pinnacle of success as World Series champions, feels like my two worlds coming together in the most meaningful way. I hope Baseball Forever resonates with fans as a symbol of the unity and passion that both art and sports inspire."
Texas Rangers SVP Travis Dillon said the team is "proud to support Texas-based artists such as Brad Oldham and Christy Coltrin, whose work reflects the spirit and culture of our state."
"Collaborating with Brad Oldham Sculpture on Baseball Forever allows us to celebrate our history while providing our fans with a unique and memorable way to engage with the team," he added in a statement.
The sculptures were hidden in 25 locations across Dallas-Fort Worth. (You can see a photo of Shannon Wynne hiding one of the sculptures here .) Fans got clues to help find them at a team web page , which now shows all the scavenger hunt locations on a map.
"Baseball Forever stands as a symbol of the shared passion for community, creativity, and the spirit of baseball that unites people across Texas," Christy Coltrin said. "This collaboration celebrates not only our respective milestones but also the enduring connections between art, sports, and the community. We hope these 25 sculptures bring joy and a sense of discovery to those who are lucky enough to find one."
