What man in his 40s would not like to look in the mirror and find Nolan Ryan? — Nolan Ryan

My job is to give my team a chance to win. — Nolan Ryan

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 about what you feel like on the inside. — Nolan Ryan

I guess that’s what Little League is all about––trying. — Nolan Ryan

I’ve got a different perception now and it’s really enjoyable to be at this point in your life and be able to watch this. — Nolan Ryan

I can honestly say it took two full years for me to get over the fact that I was no longer a baseball player. — Nolan Ryan

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. — Nolan Ryan

I came into the game when I broke into the major leagues, the minimum salary was seven thousand dollars, and I’d have to go home in the wintertime and get a job. — Nolan Ryan

And then when I went to stay in ’68, I can honestly say that I was not focused on my career and on what it took to be a major league pitcher and to be a starting pitcher. — Nolan Ryan

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

And that’s what makes this a great game, is the support and the commitment that the fans give the game. — Nolan Ryan

Pitching in the big leagues is a dream. Preparing to pitch in the big leagues is a nightmare! — Nolan Ryan

Enjoying success requires the ability to adapt. Only by being open to change will you have a true opportunity to get the most from your talent. — Nolan Ryan

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

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 delivery. — Nolan Ryan

I can’t imagine Joe DiMaggio was a better all–around player than Dale Murphy. — Nolan Ryan

Everyone has limits. You just have to learn what your own limits are and deal with them accordingly. — Nolan Ryan

I never found a place where I wanted to live more than Alvin (Texas). — Nolan Ryan

I like to refer to my years with the Angels as the foundation of my career. — Nolan Ryan

I had the pleasure, as Robin said, to live a childhood dream as many young Americans and Puerto Rican children live that play youth baseball. And I feel honored and very thankful for that opportunity. — Nolan Ryan

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 do that, it’s pretty hard to go wrong. — Nolan Ryan

Put the right pitching mechanics together with good health, and there’s nothing surprising about lasting a long time. — Nolan Ryan

Dick Moss, my agent. Dick became my agent in 1979 when I signed my contract with the Houston Astros. — Nolan Ryan

Baseball life is a tough life on the family. — Nolan Ryan

For my children, they spent 15 to 20 years of their life in baseball. And Ruth and I spent so many years of our married life that that was our life. We knew nothing else. — Nolan Ryan

And to play as long as I did and to have a family you have to be very blessed and I was with my wife Ruth. Ruth, I appreciate the job you did, and my three fine children, Reid, Reese, and Wendy. — Nolan Ryan

A successful pitcher keeps the leadoff hitter from reaching first base and puts the first pitch over for a strike–the two most important rules of pitching. — Nolan Ryan

It helps if the hitter thinks you’re a little crazy. — Nolan Ryan