Nolan Ryan
| Birthdate | 1/31/1947 |
| Death Date | |
| Debut Year | 1966 |
| Year of Induction | 1999 |
| Teams | Angels, Astros, Mets, Rangers |
| Position | Pitcher |
Nolan Ryan’s 5,714 Ks and 2,795 walks rank 1st on the all-time list. He is one of only four HoF pitchers to have more Ks than innings pitched.
In the collection:
Endorsement questionnaire from 1974 signed by Nolan Ryan
Endorsement questionnaire from 1974 signed by Nolan Ryan
A first-ballot Hall of Famer, Nolan Ryan amassed 5,714 career strikeouts to go with his 324 wins. In the collection is an endorsement questionnaire asking the eight-time All Star if he currently has any licensing contracts or product endorsements. At the time the contract was signed in 1974, even the game’s superstars were thin on money-making away from the diamond.
A pair of autographed baseball cards
A pair of autographed baseball cards
Shown here are two autographed baseball cards, a 1986 Donruss card and a 1982 Topps highlight. Ryan led the league in stikeouts 11 times and posted 300 or more in five seasons. Interestingly, Ryan is Major League Baseball’s all-time career leader in both walks and strikeouts.
