Nolan landed six punches on his opponent, five on Ventura’s head and the last one in his face before both were lost in an avalanche of players. Ventura was ejected. Ryan stayed in the game.

Nolan Ryan Would Still Own the Mound. Nolan Ryan wasn’t a pitcher. He was a storm in cleats. ... Almost no one throws it now, making it a weapon that modern batters aren’t prepared to face.

When Nolan Ryan retired in 1993, ... longtime New York Yankees shortstop and MLB on Fox personality from being asked about the time he faced — or didn’t face — Ryan.

When Red Murff first saw a baseball shoot out of the right hand of a 145-pound Alvin High School junior named Nolan Ryan, ... Etched in bronze is Ryan’s grinning face while wearing a Rangers cap.