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My Take
I'll be honest, Nolan Ryan is one of those guys who makes you question whether the rest of us are even playing the same sport. Seven no-hitters? Over 5,700 strikeouts? Those records aren't just untouchable, they're from another planet. What gets me is the longevity, the man was still blowing 90-plus-mile-an-hour heat into his mid-forties, when most pitchers are coaching Little League. And he's pure Texas through and through, the quiet, rancher-tough kind who let the Ryan Express do the talking. I always loved that he wasn't flashy or chatty, just a stoic competitor who'd stare you down and dare you to swing. The 1999 Hall of Fame nod was a formality. Honestly, he might be the most intimidating arm baseball has ever seen.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Nolan Ryan
- Name (Japanese)
- ノーラン・ライアン
- Reading
- のーらん・らいあん
- Born
- January 31, 1947 (age 79)
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Aquarius / Boar
- Origin
- Refugio, Texas, United States
- Height
- 188 cm
- Occupation
- baseball player / banker
2. Background
- High school
- Alvin High School
- University
- Alvin Community College
Awards & achievements
- 1972 Major League Baseball All-Star
- 1977 The Sporting News Pitcher of the Year Award
- 1999 National Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum
- 1999 Major League Baseball All-Century Team
- 2009 Texas Trail of Fame
- 2010 Texas Cowboy Hall of Fame
4. Personality
Motto
Private
6. Links
Frequently asked questions
When was Nolan Ryan born?
Born January 31, 1947 (age 79).
Where is Nolan Ryan from?
Nolan Ryan is from Refugio, Texas, United States.
What does Nolan Ryan do?
Nolan Ryan works as baseball player, banker.
How tall is Nolan Ryan?
Nolan Ryan is 188 cm.
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7. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-02
Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public or unconfirmed items are omitted. English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.