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
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
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
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 abilityadaptchange Change image and share on social
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. Nolan Ryan baseballchildknow Change image and share on social
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. Nolan Ryan careerfocushonestly Change image and share on social
And that's what makes this a great game, is the support and the commitment that the fans give the game. Nolan Ryan commitmentfangame Change image and 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
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
