Official Site of the Rangers · Oct 5, 2015
Banister's survival instinct instilled early
Banister on Rangers winning West 1:55 10/4/15: Rangers skipper Jeff Banister talks about Texas showing incredible heart in storming back after the break to win the AL West Game Date Time Matchup TV Gm 1 Oct. 8 TBA TEX @ TOR % Gm 2 Oct. 9 TBA TEX @ TOR % Gm 3 Oct. 11 TBA TOR vs. TEX TBD *Gm 4 Oct. 12 TBA TOR vs. TEX # *Gm 5 Oct. 14 TBA TEX @ TOR # Banister knows great challenges from growing up in the Houston area with a fierce determination to play in the Major Leagues. As a high school sophomore, he developed bone cancer and osteomyelitis in his left ankle. A doctor said amputation offered the best chance of full recovery, but Banister begged them not to crush his dream.