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- Nolan Ryan's Autographed Baseball: First PersonMy prized possession of all sports memorabilia.
How to Get a Nolan Ryan Autograph Through the MailInstructions to requesting and receiving a Nolan Ryan autograph through the mail- A Collector's Prized Possession: Nolan Ryan Rookie CardOpening a pack of baseball cards is very fascinating, especially because what will be revealed could be anything. While I am not the "best" collector, I still have experienced several different cards being revealed from just a regular baseball card pack.
- Texas Rangers Auction Won by Nolan Ryan and Chuck GreenbergThe Texas Ranges auction took place Wednesday, Aug. 4, and the Texas Rangers have new owners in Nolan Ryan and Chuck Greenberg.
- No-Hitters in Los Angeles Angels HistoryA complete list of all the no-hitters pitched in Los Angeles Angels history.
- What Would Happen to Nolan Ryan Today?From 1972, his first season with the Angels, through 1974, Nolan Ryan averaged 314 innings pitched, 1300 batters faced a season, 174 walks, and 360 strikeouts.
- When Nolan Ryan Criticized Gil HodgesThe young fire baller said that the Mets failed to help him develop, partially because manager Gil Hodges and pitching coach Rube Walker were uncommunicative.
- Nolan Ryan: Rangers PresidentThis past off season, the Texas Rangers brought hall of famer and former franchise icon Nolan Ryan back to the organization, this time to help the team rebuild from the front office. I wonder what his first day as Rangers' president was like.
- Los Angeles Angels: The Five Greatest Players in Team HistoryHere is look at the best players to ever play for the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim
- Nolan Ryan and Jim Fregosi: The Truth About the TradeThe Mets' trade of Nolan Ryan for Jim Fregosi is recognized as one of the worst trades in baseball history, but really, it was a perfectly respectable move.
- Nolan Ryan: Baseball's First Million Dollar ManWe all know Nolan Ryan threw 7 no-hitters and is the all-time leader in strikeouts. But did you know that Nolan Ryan was the first one million dollar man in baseball history?
A Visit to the Nolan Ryan Center in Alvin, TexasOn a recent trip to Houston, I got the opportunity to head into Ryan's hometown of Alvin, which is a short drive from Houston, and visit the Nolan Ryan Center at Alvin Community College. What did I find there?- Nolan Ryan- a Perspective on His CareerNolan Ryan struck out more batters, and walked more too, than any pitcher in baseball history. This article details his career, and his place in baseball.
- Josh Hamilton's Drinking Has Put Nolan Ryan in a Bad Position: A Fan's TakeJosh Hamilton's drinking problem will have Nolan Ryan walking on egg shells for awhile. A few drinks may have cost Hamilton millions of dollars.
- SpringTrainingWhile you sit in your cubicle, the boys of summer are tuning up...
- Ron Ball Sighting in Game 2Texas Ranger manager Ron Washington's style of baseball finally made an appearance at a critical point in Game 2 of the World Series.
Baseball's Greatest Pitchers Versus the Greatest HittersPitchers and hitters are not created equal. Major league pitchers, both past and present, are a breed all their own, whereas position players are physically able, and well prepared, to actively play with extreme regularity.
Baseball's Winningest PitchersAs Major League Baseball (MLB) and fans worldwide wait for Red Sox pitcher Tim Wakefield to win his 200th game, I find myself reflecting on the milestone and wondering how many others reached the 200-game-milestone on their journey to greatness.- A Look Back at First Half Rangers Moves: Fan's ViewThe Texas Rangers have made many unconventional moves during the first half of the season. They have replaced their hitting coach, television play-by-play man and owner. Is anyone safe?
- That Nolan Ryan Rookie Card that Came Home to Me1972 was the year I discovered Major League Baseball and baseball card collecting. 15 cent could buy you 10 cards worth of magic. Little did I know that what I wanted most was sitting up the street in a storage box!
Cuban Strikes Out as Greenburg and Ryan Are New Rangers OwnersTexas Rangers fans are most likely breathing a huge sigh of relief as the team was auctioned off and the Nolan Ryan/Chuck Greenburg group won over Mark Cuban . . .
Nolan Ryan Wins Again: Bid Successful for Purchase of Texas RangersHall of Fame Pitcher Nolan Ryan is finally successful in his attempt to purchase the Texas Rangers. Ryan leads an investment group that now owns the major league team.
Nolan Ryan Beats Mark Cuban, Buys the Texas RangersRetired Rangers pitcher Nolan Ryan lands the Rangers ownership in a move that Dallas fans are celebrating. Unlike the sad story of the Orioles and stalled Coyotes purchase, this bankruptcy could have a happy ending.- 25 Texas Men Auctioned Off for $23.6 Million EachWhile we here in the U.S. do not like to put dollar figures on the value of a human life, $23.6 Million sounds like a respectable figure for an adult male.
Jerry Koosman, Tom Seaver, Nolan Ryan and Pitch Counts"We did have pitch counts," Seaver said. "They weren't mandated. Mine was 135 and I knew it, and Rube knew it- Baseball and BankruptcyThe Texas Rangers have declared bankruptcy. So what does this mean for the team? Has this ever happened before? Will it happen again?
The Top 5 Must-See Baseball MuseumsFinal countdown of my top 5 must see baseball museums picks including the Roger Maris Museum and the Canadian Baseball Hall of Fame.- Rangers Banking on New Ownership and Young StarsThe Rangers can go into the 2010 season knowing their biggest questions are on the field rather than in the front office.
- The Pitch Heard Around the WorldTurning back the clock to what I consider the glory days of baseball and the player that changed the face of baseball as I saw it.
Top 5 Players the Mets Traded Away5 players the New York Mets wish they never traded.- Los Angeles Angels Baseball Hall of FamersIn 2009 Rickey Henderson became the 9th player to play for the Los Angeles Angels elected to the Baseball Hall of Fame. Here is a look at those 9 players and their years with the Angels.
- The GloveArlo and Hank possess a passion and vigor for baseball that is comparable to anyone in their world. However, this story shows how love and imagination can combine to put this pair of sports fans above and beyond everyone else.
- Circle Me Bert...right Into the Hall of FameBert Byleven was a remarkable pitcher. He should be in baseball's Hall of Fame. Here's why.
- Most Unbreakable Baseball All-Time Pitching RecordsIn writing this article, I am avoiding single season records such as victories, strikeouts, or ERA, and concentrating on some really mind-boggling career pitching numbers.
- Great Baseball QuotesBaseball is a terrific metaphor for America. Read these quotes to find out how.
