The INSANE Prime of Nolan Ryan

Nolan Ryan, also known as “The Ryan Express,” terrified opposing hitters in four different decades. Regarded as one of the most intimidating pitchers ever, Nolan was a prototypical flamethrower, and is widely believed to have thrown harder than anyone in big league history. Consequently, he had erratic command that meant sometimes he did not know where the ball would end up. Ryan, armed with a blistering fastball and a lethal 12 to 6 curveball, set a staggering number of records, many of which are linked to his 5,714 strikeouts, the most for an MLB career. Nolan was a mythical, larger-than life figure that defied comprehension, yet somehow was never recognized as the league’s best pitcher. While the spotlight constantly followed Ryan, he exemplified humility off the field. 

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Players (and others) relevant to the video: Sandy Koufax, Red Murff, Jim Fregosi, Reggie Jackson, Bert Blyleven, Jim Palmer, Sparky Lyle, Aroldis Chapman, Walter Johnson, Steve Carlton, Bo Jackson, Roberto Alomar, Dave Winfield, Robin Ventura, Randy Johnson, Bob Feller, Cy Young, Bobby Bonds, Barry Bonds, Ken Griffey Sr., Ken Griffey Jr., Jackie Robinson

0:00 Intro
1:09 Biography
2:25 Rookie Ryan
3:03 The Ryan Express
4:35 Hello, Halos
6:14 The Next Level
8:12 108 MPH Heat
9:56 Tying Koufax
10:43 Effectively Wild
11:34 The First Million Dollar Man in Pro Sports
12:54 3K
13:43 Passing Koufax
14:58 Passing Walter Johnson
15:52 4K
16:23 Tommy John Surgery?
17:29 Bizarre Season
18:21 The Top Power Pitcher
18:47 Ryan joins the Rangers
19:22 5K
20:03 Bloody Lip
21:04 Oldest No-No
22:11 Ryan vs. Robin
23:16 Bittersweet Farewell
23:48 Career Overview/Post-Retirement
25:34 Philanthropy
26:00 Conclusion
26:34 Ryan’s Records

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