“Lone Wolf Gonzaullas, Fastball Walker & Bonnie and Clyde: Texas Legends and Unforgettable Tales”
Description
What do a one-man riot squad, a tattoo framed by a mortician, and a triple play in Little League have in common? They’re all part of this wildly entertaining episode of Kent Hance: The Best Storyteller in Texas Podcast.
In this episode, Kent Hance shares the larger-than-life story of Lone Wolf Gonzaullas, a legendary Texas Ranger who brought law and order to oil boomtowns with a pearl-handled .45 and a white Stetson. From walking criminals through town in chains to advising Hollywood on authenticity, Gonzaullas’ story is one for the ages.
Kent also reflects on:
- 🎓 A law school hopeful who made a U-turn on the interstate after a last-minute acceptance call.
- 🍕 A pizza delivered by submarine.
- 🚂 Teenagers who stole a train using YouTube—but forgot to learn how to stop it.
- ⚾ His own unassisted triple play in Little League.
- 💪 Jessica Caldwell, a janitor at Texas A&M who earned four degrees while raising four kids.
- 🕵️♂️ Ralph Hall’s run-in with Bonnie and Clyde—and the sheriff who wasn’t too eager to chase them.
With stories of grit, gratitude, and good old Texas charm, this episode is packed with humor, heart, and history.
Notable Quotes:
“One riot, one Ranger.”
“You ever seen a bumper sticker on a Bentley?”
“If you leave it unlocked, I’ll catch the last train through Rockwall.”
Call to Action:
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