Nolan Ryan Quotes

A collection of quotes by Nolan Ryan.

Nolan Ryan is a former American professional baseball player, widely regarded as one of the greatest pitchers in Major League Baseball (MLB) history. He was born on January 31, 1947, in Refugio, Texas. Ryan had an impressive career that spanned an impressive span of 27 seasons from 1966 to 1993, playing for four different teams: the New York Mets, California Angels, Houston Astros, and Texas Rangers.

Known for his extraordinary fastball and overpowering pitching style, Ryan became the all-time leader in strikeouts with an astounding 5,714 strikeouts during his career. He also set numerous other records, including seven no-hitters, which still stands as a MLB record to this day.

Ryan's illustrious career earned him an induction into the Baseball Hall of Fame in 1999, his first year of eligibility. Over the course of his career, he was an eight-time MLB All-Star and won several awards, including the World Series in 1969 with the Mets and numerous Cy Young Awards.

Since retiring as a player, Ryan has remained involved in baseball, serving as a team executive and mentor for younger players. His impact on the game continues to be felt, and he is often mentioned among the greatest pitchers of all time.