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. Nolan Ryan blesschildfamily 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 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 blesscareercross 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 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 breakdollargame Change image and 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
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. Nolan Ryan baseballbeautifulprove Change image and share on social
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 baseballentirefamily Change image and share on social
Dick Moss, my agent. Dick became my agent in 1979 when I signed my contract with the Houston Astros. Nolan Ryan agentastroscontract Change image and 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
