I always thought that there was going to be life after baseball, and so I designed that in my life I would… — Nolan Ryan Copy Share Image
It took me a while to figure that out and to realize what a gift that I had been given. And when… — Nolan Ryan Copy Share Image
You've got to realize that in any competition there is always a winner and loser. When it turns out that you're the… — Nolan Ryan Copy Share Image
Enjoying success requires the ability to adapt. Only by being open to change will you have a true opportunity to get the most from… — Nolan Ryan Copy Share Image
And when I went to Houston, they had a conditioning coach by the name of Gene Coleman. And that was the first time I… — Nolan Ryan Copy Share Image
I grew up with the thought that I wanted to treat people the way I'd like to be treated, and I think if you… — Nolan Ryan Copy Share Image
What man in his 40s would not like to look in the mirror and find Nolan Ryan? — Nolan Ryan Copy Share Image
Maintaining concentration depends on what I call tunnel vision; nothing else in the world exists but the catcher's target, the hitter and my perfect… — Nolan Ryan Copy Share Image
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 Copy Share Image
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… — Nolan Ryan Copy Share Image
Pitching in the big leagues is a dream. Preparing to pitch in the big leagues is a nightmare! — Nolan Ryan Copy Share Image
And then when I went to stay in '68, I can honestly say that I was not focused on my career and on what… — Nolan Ryan Copy Share Image
When I had dyslexia, they didn't diagnose it as that. It was frustrating and embarrassing. I could tell you a lot of horror stories… — Nolan Ryan Copy Share Image
My ability to throw a baseball was a gift. It was a God-given gift. And I am truly appreciative of that gift. — Nolan Ryan Copy Share Image
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… — Nolan Ryan Copy Share Image
