Nolan Ryan Quotes
My ability to throw a baseball was a gift. It was a God-given gift. And I am truly appreciative of that gift.
Citations
Ryan, Nolan. "Hall of Fame Induction Speech." 25 July 1999, National Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum, Cooperstown, NY. Address.
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Lynn Nolan Ryan Jr., nicknamed The Ryan Express, is an American former Major League Baseball (MLB) pitcher and sports executive. Over a record 27-year career that included play in four decades, Ryan pitched for the New York Mets, California Angels, Houston Astros, and Texas Rangers. He was inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame in 1999. After his retirement in 1993, Ryan served as chief executive officer (CEO) of the Texas Rangers and an executive advisor to the Houston Astros.