It took me a while to figure that out and to realize what a gift that I had been given. And when I finally did, I dedicated myself to be the best pitcher I possibly could be, for as long as I possibly could be. Nolan Ryan dedicatefigurefinally share on social
When I got traded to the California Angels, I really wasn't that excited about going to the Angels because it meant changing leagues and also a whole new set of teammates. But shortly after I got there I realized that it was one of the best things that ever happened to me. Nolan Ryan angelcaliforniachange share on social
And I'm a believer that you take a negative and turn it into a positive, and as it turned out, it was one of the best things that ever happened to me. And so I do appreciate the Ranger staff and the Ranger organization for giving me that opportunity. Nolan Ryan believergivehappen share on social
I had the pleasure, as Robin said, to live a childhood dream as many young Americans and Puerto Rican children live that play youth baseball. And I feel honored and very thankful for that opportunity. Nolan Ryan americanbaseballchild Change image and share on social
What man in his 40s would not like to look in the mirror and find Nolan Ryan? Nolan Ryan 40sfindman Change image and share on social
I feel very fortunate that I played for the four organizations I did. Nolan Ryan feelfortunateorganization Change image and share on social
I always thought that there was going to be life after baseball, and so I designed that in my life I would have other interests after baseball that I would be able to step into. And I didn't realize the grip that baseball had on me and on my family. Nolan Ryan baseballdesignfamily share on social
Baseball life is a tough life on the family. Nolan Ryan baseballfamilylife Change image and share on social
It helps if the hitter thinks you're a little crazy. Nolan Ryan crazyhelphitter Change image and share on social
And when I went to Houston, they had a conditioning coach by the name of Gene Coleman. And that was the first time I had gone to an organization that had a program with a weight room and designed specifically for pitchers. Nolan Ryan coachcolemancondition share on social
