8 Quotes & Sayings By Nolan Ryan

Nolan Ryan was born in Ryan, Texas, on January 20, 1956. He was a high school baseball and football player and went on to pitch for the University of Houston and briefly with the Houston Astros before becoming a Major League Baseball pitcher for eighteen seasons.

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Baseball life is a tough life on the family. Nolan Ryan
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And when I retired, trust me, not only did Nolan Ryan, but the entire Ryan family had withdrawals from baseball. And it was tough. Nolan Ryan
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My job is to give my team a chance to win. Nolan Ryan
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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
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I am going to spend my time today just thanking the people that played a role in my career, because I truly do believe that I was blessed by a lot of people that paths crossed mine as I went down the road in my career. Nolan Ryan
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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. Nolan Ryan
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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. Nolan Ryan