Nolan Ryan

Lynn Nolan Ryan, Jr. (born January 31, 1947), nicknamed "The Ryan Express", is a former Major League Baseball (MLB) pitcher and a previous chief executive officer (CEO) of the Texas Rangers. He is currently an executive adviser to the owner of the Houston Astros.

During a major league record 27-year baseball career (1966, 1968–1993), he pitched for four different teams: the New York Mets, California Angels, Houston Astros, and Texas Rangers. He was inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame in 1999.

Ryan, a hard-throwing, right-handed pitcher, threw pitches that were regularly recorded above 100 miles per hour (161 km/h). The high velocity remained throughout his career, even into his 40s. Ryan was also known to throw a devastating 12–6 curveball at exceptional velocity for a breaking ball.

While his lifetime winning percentage was .526, Ryan was an eight-time MLB All-Star, and his 5,714 career strikeouts rank first in baseball history by a significant margin. He leads the runner-up, Randy Johnson, by 839 strikeouts. Similarly, Ryan's 2,795 bases on balls lead second-place Steve Carlton by 962—walking over 50% more hitters than any other pitcher in MLB history. Ryan, Pedro Martinez, Randy Johnson, and Sandy Koufax are the only four pitchers inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame who had more strikeouts than innings pitched. Other than Jackie Robinson (whose number was retired by the entire MLB), Ryan is currently the only major league baseball player to have his number retired by at least three different teams: the Angels, Astros, and Rangers.

Nolan

Nolan is both a surname and a given name, of Irish origin from Ó Nualláin, with alternate spellings including Nolen, Noland, Nolin, and Nalon. Notable people with the name include:

Surname:

Albert Nolan (born 1934), South African Roman Catholic theologian

Anna Nolan (born 1970), Irish television presenter

Anthony Nolan (1972-1979), for whom the Anthony Nolan UK charity was formed

Barry Nolan, American television presenter

Bernadette Nolan (1960-2013), Irish entertainer and actress

Bob Nolan (1908-1980), Canadian singer-songwriter and actor

Brandon Nolan (born 1983), retired NHL ice hockey player

Brian Nolan (1932-2006), Canadian journalist and author

Catherine Nolan, American politician

Christopher Nolan (author) (born 1965), Irish poet

Christopher Nolan (born 1970), film director

Clive Nolan, British musician and producer

Coleen Nolan (born 1965), English television presenter

Daire Nolan (born 1968), Irish professional dancer and choreographer

David Nolan (American author) (born 1946), American non-fiction writer

Major League

Major League may also refer to:

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Major League Baseball, the highest level of play in professional baseball in North America

Major League Cricket, cricket league

Major League Eating, designates all top-level competitive eaters, eating events, television specials and merchandise mostly the U.S.

Major League Gaming, a professional league dedicated to video game competition in the U.S.

Major League Lacrosse, the highest level of play in professional field lacrosse in the U.S.

Major League Quidditch, the highest level of play in professional quidditch in the U.S. and Canada

Major League Soccer, the highest level of play in professional soccer in the U.S. and Canada

Major League Wrestling, was a popular professional wrestling promotion that described itself as hybrid wrestling

Supreme Hockey League, the second highest level of ice hockey in Russia formerly known as the Major League

Tonga Major League, the highest level of association football in Tonga

Ukrainian Major League, former semi-professional ice hockey league in Ukraine, known only as the "Major League"

New York

New York is a state in the Northeastern United States and is the United States' 27th-most extensive, fourth-most populous, and seventh-most densely populated state. New York is bordered by New Jersey and Pennsylvania to the south and Connecticut, Massachusetts, and Vermont to the east. The state has a maritime border in the Atlantic Ocean with Rhode Island, east of Long Island, as well as an international border with the Canadian provinces of Quebec to the north and Ontario to the west and north. The state of New York, with an estimated 19.8 million residents in 2015, is often referred to as New York State to distinguish it from New York City, the state's most populous city and its economic hub.

With an estimated population of nearly 8.5 million in 2014, New York City is the most populous city in the United States and the premier gateway for legal immigration to the United States. The New York City Metropolitan Area is one of the most populous urban agglomerations in the world. New York City is a global city, exerting a significant impact upon commerce, finance, media, art, fashion, research, technology, education, and entertainment, its fast pace defining the term New York minute. The home of the United Nations Headquarters, New York City is an important center for international diplomacy and has been described as the cultural and financial capital of the world, as well as the world's most economically powerful city. New York City makes up over 40% of the population of New York State. Two-thirds of the state's population lives in the New York City Metropolitan Area, and nearly 40% live on Long Island. Both the state and New York City were named for the 17th century Duke of York, future King James II of England. The next four most populous cities in the state are Buffalo, Rochester, Yonkers, and Syracuse, while the state capital is Albany.

Major League Baseball

Major League Baseball (MLB) is a professional baseball league. A total of 30 teams now play in two divisions, the American League (AL) and National League (NL), with 15 teams in each. The AL and NL operated as separate legal entities from 1901 and 1876 respectively, until 2000, when they were merged into a single organization known as Major League Baseball. After cooperating but remaining legally separate entities since 1903, in 2000 the leagues merged into a single organization led by the Commissioner of Baseball. The organization also oversees minor league baseball leagues, which comprise about 240 teams affiliated with the major-league clubs. With the World Baseball Softball Confederation, MLB manages the international World Baseball Classic tournament.

Baseball's first professional team was founded in Cincinnati in 1869. The first few decades of professional baseball were characterized by rivalries between leagues and by players who often jumped from one team or league to another. The period before 1920 in baseball was known as the dead-ball era; players rarely hit home runs during this time. Baseball survived a conspiracy to fix the 1919 World Series, which came to be known as the Black Sox Scandal. The sport rose in popularity in the 1920s, and survived potential downturns during the Great Depression and World War II. Shortly after the war, baseball's color barrier was broken by Jackie Robinson.

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Famous quotes by Nolan Ryan:

"I think Roger is one of the fiercest competitors I've seen, ... It reflects in the way he approaches his job and the way he carries himself on the mound. When he goes out there, his teammates know he's going to do everything in his power to help them win a ballgame."

"I can't think of anything more humiliating than losing a ballgame to a guy who steals home on you. It happened to me one time against Kansas City. I had a 2-2 count on the hitter - and Amos Otis broke from third. The pitch was a ball and slid in safe. I felt like a nickel."

"What man in his 40s would not like to look in the mirror and find Nolan Ryan?"

"We do it both as a business and out of love of the game of baseball,"

"It helps if the hitter thinks you're a little crazy."

"Everyone has limits. You just have to learn what your own limits are and deal with them accordingly."

"My job is to give my team a chance to win."

"One of the beautiful things about baseball is that every once in a while you come into a situation where you want to, and where you have to, reach down and prove something."

"My ability to throw a baseball was a gift. It was a God-given gift. And I am truly appreciative of that gift. It took me a while to figure that out... 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."

"Enjoying success requires the ability to adapt. Only by being open to change will you have a true opportunity to get the most from your talent."

"I can honestly say it took two full years for me to get over the fact that I was no longer a baseball player."

"I feel very fortunate that I played for the four organizations I did."

"I like to refer to my years with the Angels as the foundation of my career."

"And then when I went to stay in '68, I can honestly say that I was not focused on my career and on what it took to be a major league pitcher and to be a starting pitcher."

"And when I retired, trust me, not only did Nolan Ryan, but the entire Ryan family had withdrawals from baseball. And it was tough."

"I came into the game when I broke into the major leagues, the minimum salary was seven thousand dollars, and I'd have to go home in the wintertime and get a job."

"And to play as long as I did and to have a family you have to be very blessed and I was with my wife Ruth. Ruth, I appreciate the job you did, and my three fine children, Reid, Reese, and Wendy."

"For my children, they spent 15 to 20 years of their life in baseball. And Ruth and I spent so many years of our married life that that was our life. We knew nothing else."

"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."

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Well, our story starts in Texas, where he's tempered by the heat
That skinny Alvin boy believes his fastball can't be heat
So he brings it and he brings it and it passes every test
They're talkin' he's a wild man might be the fastest in the West
Well, he's drafted by New York, he's gonna pitch up there in Shea
With those amazing Mets, he'll help them take it all the way
He gets a World Series ring, he stays modest, he don't boast
Now it's off to California, where he'll make history on the coast
Chorus:
Nolan Ryan, he's a hero to us all
Nolan Ryan, he stands straight, he stands tall
He don't mess around boys
He just throws a mean fast ball
Tom Morgan is the angel, gets Nolan in second gear
Then he pitches four no-hitters in about as many years
He's working for Gene Autry, they're calling him the Ryan Express
He throws one ball a hundred, now he's the fastest in the West
But after eight years on the left coast,
He says he wants to come home
So he signs on with the Astros,
He'll bring magic to the dome
As he throws his fifth no-hitter,
They're talkin' about he might be the best
In Texas people know, he's the fastest in the West
Chorus
Now he's a Texas Ranger, but he don't tote no gun
He'll mow you down with the heater, you smell leather, hear it hum
He throws a sixth no-hitter, the Oakland A's just met Big Tex
Now they're gonna judge all the rest,
Boys, against the fastest in the West
Now let's count up some numbers, he's forty-three years of age
He's got 5200 strike-outs, six no-hitters to date
There's 57 shut-outs, right up against 300 wins
And on the very first ballot, the Hall of Fame's gotta take him in

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Saints hoping "new blood" reinvigorates linebacker group

Edit Richmond Times Dispatch 15 Jun 2017

They all have a new position coach in Mike Nolan, who has taken over for Joe Vitt ... Nolan's hope is that an injection of new players in the linebacker group will raise the level of play across that position group ... "We're rotating all those guys," Nolan said ... "From a confidence standpoint, obviously you feel like you can help," Nolan said ... Dennis Allen, New Orleans' current defensive coordinator, said Nolan has brought fresh ideas....

Saints hope "new blood" reinvigorates LB group

Edit TSN Canada 15 Jun 2017

They all have a new position coach in Mike Nolan, who has taken over for Joe Vitt ... Nolan's hope is that an injection of new players in the linebacker group will raise the level of play across that position group ... "We're rotating all those guys," Nolan said ... "From a confidence standpoint, obviously you feel like you can help," Nolan said ... Dennis Allen, New Orleans' current defensive co-ordinator, said Nolan has brought fresh ideas....

Kansas man pleads guilty to child porn, other sex crimes

Edit The Wichita Eagle 15 Jun 2017

A resident of northwest Kansas pleaded guilty on Wednesday to producing child pornography, authorities said. Brett Nolan Cico, 31, of St. Francis pleaded guilty in federal court to three counts ... ....

Northbridge selects Adam Gaudette, Spencer administrator, for town manager

Edit Worcester Telegram 15 Jun 2017

NORTHBRIDGE – After interviewing three finalists Wednesday, selectmen voted 4-0 to appoint Adam D ... The appointment is contingent on successful contract negotiations.Selectman Daniel Nolan was absent from the meeting.The first two of three candidates who interviewed with selectmen Wednesday for the town manager job spoke to the importance of teamwork and communication, but they came to this point from different directions ... ....

How To Answer 'May We Contact Your Current Employer?'

Edit Forbes 15 Jun 2017

Nolan was surprised when an HR Manager told him "We need to talk to your current boss before we can extend a job offer." What would you do in that situation? ... ....

Baseball: Bees lose at home to Reno

Edit The Salt Lake Tribune 15 Jun 2017

The Salt Lake Bees gave up four runs in the first two innings and never recovered in a 5-3 loss to the Reno Aces (41-25) in front of an announced 4,434 at Smith’s Ballpark on Wednesday night. The Bees collected half of their six hits in the bottom of the ninth. Kaleb Cowart was the lone player with two hits for the Bees (36-30). Nolan Fontana, Cesar Puello and Dustin Ackley each drove in runs....

New York elementary teacher accused of raping student

Edit Cleveland 15 Jun 2017

Elizabeth Barthelmas, 48, who teaches at Dorothy Nolan Elementary School in the Saratoga Springs School District, had sex with a former student under the age of 13 at her home in 2007 ......

Jokisch, Walker carry Reno to 5-3 win over Salt Lake

Edit Rocky Mount Telegram 15 Jun 2017

Jokisch (4-3) allowed one run while striking out six to get the win ... Salt Lake saw its comeback attempt come up short after Nolan Fontana hit an RBI single and Puello hit a sacrifice fly in the ninth to cut the Reno lead to 5-3 ... He also struck out one and walked one....

John Lithgow Regrets Not Playing the Joker in Tim Burton’s Batman

Edit Time Magazine 15 Jun 2017

Before Jack Nicholson won the role of the Joker in Tim Burton’s Batman, it was John Lithgow’s job to take or leave ... The X-Men franchise wouldn’t begin until 2000, Christopher Nolan’s Dark Knight trilogy wouldn’t arrive until 2005, and Iron Man, which launched the Marvel Cinematic Universe, landed later in 2008....

Bees' ninth-inning rally against Reno falls short in 5-3 loss

Edit Deseret News 15 Jun 2017

SALT LAKE CITY — The Bees' offense fell flat Wednesday night, a victim of strong pitching by the Aces. Reno starting pitcher Eric Jokisch was excellent, pitching six innings of one-run ball while striking out six Bees ... The surge plated two runs for the Bees thanks to Nolan Fontana's RBI single and Cesar Puello's sacrifice fly. The rally attempt fell short, however, when Dustin Ackley grounded out to end the game. EMERGENCY CREW....

Killer's freedom leaves widow of slain Toronto police officer 'speechless'

Edit Toronto Sun 15 Jun 2017

The widow of Toronto Police Sgt ... Surprise. It’s outrageous that any victim could be treated in such a cavalier manner ... I just think it’s appalling ... She’s allowed to make a victim impact statement each year, and each year, she pours out her broken heart, telling the board - and Kachkar - about how his running down her husband with a stolen snow plow devastated her life and that of their young son Nolan, now 8....

Salman Khan hugs and kisses ex-girlfriend Katrina Kaif in public?

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Chris Neil and the Senators head their separate ways

Edit Canada Dot Com 15 Jun 2017

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Famous quotes by Nolan Ryan:

"I think Roger is one of the fiercest competitors I've seen, ... It reflects in the way he approaches his job and the way he carries himself on the mound. When he goes out there, his teammates know he's going to do everything in his power to help them win a ballgame."

"I can't think of anything more humiliating than losing a ballgame to a guy who steals home on you. It happened to me one time against Kansas City. I had a 2-2 count on the hitter - and Amos Otis broke from third. The pitch was a ball and slid in safe. I felt like a nickel."

"What man in his 40s would not like to look in the mirror and find Nolan Ryan?"

"We do it both as a business and out of love of the game of baseball,"

"It helps if the hitter thinks you're a little crazy."

"Everyone has limits. You just have to learn what your own limits are and deal with them accordingly."

"My job is to give my team a chance to win."

"One of the beautiful things about baseball is that every once in a while you come into a situation where you want to, and where you have to, reach down and prove something."

"My ability to throw a baseball was a gift. It was a God-given gift. And I am truly appreciative of that gift. It took me a while to figure that out... 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."

"Enjoying success requires the ability to adapt. Only by being open to change will you have a true opportunity to get the most from your talent."

"I can honestly say it took two full years for me to get over the fact that I was no longer a baseball player."

"I feel very fortunate that I played for the four organizations I did."

"I like to refer to my years with the Angels as the foundation of my career."

"And then when I went to stay in '68, I can honestly say that I was not focused on my career and on what it took to be a major league pitcher and to be a starting pitcher."

"And when I retired, trust me, not only did Nolan Ryan, but the entire Ryan family had withdrawals from baseball. And it was tough."

"I came into the game when I broke into the major leagues, the minimum salary was seven thousand dollars, and I'd have to go home in the wintertime and get a job."

"And to play as long as I did and to have a family you have to be very blessed and I was with my wife Ruth. Ruth, I appreciate the job you did, and my three fine children, Reid, Reese, and Wendy."

"For my children, they spent 15 to 20 years of their life in baseball. And Ruth and I spent so many years of our married life that that was our life. We knew nothing else."

"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."

Robin Ventura, Nolan Ryan duke it out

Nolan Ryan's Mechanics Throughout His Career

5/1/91: Nolan Ryan's 7th No-Hitter

Nolan Ryan The Legend Career Highlights

Nolan Ryan, Craig Biggio combine on first pitch

VHS Nolan Ryan: Feel The Heat

Nolan Ryan 1979 All Star game

Nolan Ryan Grunt

5 Fastest Throwing Pitchers in Baseball History

Baseball Bloopers. Nolan Ryan Ventura fight BEST version

Robin Ventura, Nolan Ryan duke it out

Nolan Ryan's Mechanics Throughout His Career

5/1/91: Nolan Ryan's 7th No-Hitter

Nolan Ryan The Legend Career Highlights

Nolan Ryan, Craig Biggio combine on first pitch

VHS Nolan Ryan: Feel The Heat

Nolan Ryan 1979 All Star game

Nolan Ryan Grunt

5 Fastest Throwing Pitchers in Baseball History

Baseball Bloopers. Nolan Ryan Ventura fight BEST version

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