One of the beautiful things about baseball is that every once in a while you come into a situation where you want to, and where you have to, reach down and prove something.

Quote by Nolan Ryan

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I came into the game when I broke into the major leagues, the minimum salary...

I came into the game when I broke into the major leagues, the minimum salary...

And then when I went to stay in '68, I can honestly say that I...

And then when I went to stay in '68, I can honestly say that I...

I feel very fortunate that I played for the four organizations I did.

I feel very fortunate that I played for the four organizations I did.

It took me a while to figure that out and to realize what a gift...

It took me a while to figure that out and to realize what a gift...

It helps if the hitter thinks you're a little crazy.

It helps if the hitter thinks you're a little crazy.

My job is to give my team a chance to win.

My job is to give my team a chance to win.

I like to refer to my years with the Angels as the foundation of my...

I like to refer to my years with the Angels as the foundation of my...

What man in his 40s would not like to look in the mirror and find...

What man in his 40s would not like to look in the mirror and find...

One of the beautiful things about baseball is that every once in a while you...

One of the beautiful things about baseball is that every once in a while you...

And when I retired, trust me, not only did Nolan Ryan, but the entire Ryan...

And when I retired, trust me, not only did Nolan Ryan, but the entire Ryan...

Enjoying success requires the ability to adapt. Only by being open to change will you...

Enjoying success requires the ability to adapt. Only by being open to change will you...

When I got traded to the California Angels, I really wasn't that excited about going...

When I got traded to the California Angels, I really wasn't that excited about going...

For my children, they spent 15 to 20 years of their life in baseball. And...

For my children, they spent 15 to 20 years of their life in baseball. And...

And when I went to Houston, they had a conditioning coach by the name of...

And when I went to Houston, they had a conditioning coach by the name of...

I had the pleasure, as Robin said, to live a childhood dream as many young...

I had the pleasure, as Robin said, to live a childhood dream as many young...

And that's what makes this a great game, is the support and the commitment that...

And that's what makes this a great game, is the support and the commitment that...

I always thought that there was going to be life after baseball, and so I...

I always thought that there was going to be life after baseball, and so I...

Baseball life is a tough life on the family.

Baseball life is a tough life on the family.

Everyone has limits. You just have to learn what your own limits are and deal...

Everyone has limits. You just have to learn what your own limits are and deal...

My job is to give my team a chance to win.

My job is to give my team a chance to win.