Nolan Ryan
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About
Hall of Fame MLB pitcher who set league records by striking out 5,714 batters and recording 7 no-hitters in his twenty-seven year career.
Before Fame
He developed a habit of throwing objects at targets when he was a kid, and his father channeled this interest into pitching.
Trivia
He became president of the Texas Rangers in 2008 and, in 2011, he was named CEO and principal owner as well.
Family Life
He married Ruth Holdorff in June, 1967 and they later welcomed three children.
Associated With
Upon retiring, he tied Bob Feller for most career one-hitters with 12.
