Nolan chronicles25-part series on Nolan Ryan's career Louis DeLuca
/ The Dallas Morning News Nolan Ryan shakes hands with fans while warming up in the Astrodome for an exhibition game during his last season in 1993. |
Dallas Morning News writer Kevin Sherrington wrote a 25-part, season-long series in 1993 chronicling the career of pitcher Nolan Ryan.
04/11/93
ENTERING THE EXPRESS LANE
Ryan's first season marked by lots of speed but little luck
04/18/93
A HOLLOW RING
Young Ryan unable to enjoy, appreciate '69 Series victory
04/25/93
DISHEARTENING LOSSES
Ryan struggles through 7-11 finish, death of father
05/02/93
OFF BROADWAY
Impatient Mets send Ryan to Angels in 'one of worst trades ever'
05/09/93
GETTING A GRIP ON SUCCESS
Ryan discovers weights in first year with Angels, develops into one of majors' top power pitchers
05/16/93
NO-HIT PARADE
Ryan, surrounded by larger-than-life characters, is on his way toward becoming one by throwing his first two no-hitters
05/23/93
'I THOUGHT I'D KILLED HIM'
Ryan grapples with impact of speed in beaning of Red Sox's Griffin
05/30/93
INSULT & INJURY
Media scrapes, elbow surgery mar season that includes fourth no-hitter
06/06/93
LOOSE OVER LOSING
Ryan considers '76 step in right direction despite 17-18 finish
06/13/93
TROUBLE WITH ANGELS
Free-agent frustrations, Ryan's All Star snub highlight season
06/20/93
AN ANNOYING BUZZ
Arrival of VP Bavasi marks beginning of the end for Ryan and Angels
06/27/93
CLOSE CALL AT HOME
After son's accident, Ryan ready to leave California
07/04/93
MILLION-DOLLAR PROBLEM
Record salary from Astros produces controversy at home
07/11/93
IN A STRIKE ZONE
Record fifth no-hitter highlights season marred by players' walkout
07/18/93
MAKING AN IMPRESSION
Ryan adds touch of spontaneity to help pass another long year
07/25/93
RECORD RIVALS
Astros' Ryan, Phillies' Carlton trade strikeout lead throughout season
08/01/93
STAR-CROSSED ASTROS
Loss of Thon latest calamity to strike team
08/08/93
A WELCOME CHANGE
Ryan adds to repertoire by developing new pitch
08/15/93
ROUGH OUTING
Season marked by Series near-miss, scuff controversy
08/22/93
REACHING HIS LIMIT
Ryan records one of his best years despite management-imposed pitch count
08/29/93
'ASTRO-NOMICAL' ERROR
Houston owner lets Ryan walk after contract dispute
09/05/93
FIRST-PITCH STRIKE
Ryan gives Rangers immediate credibility, drawing card
09/12/93
PLENTY OF KICK LEFT
At age 43, Ryan collects sixth no-hitter, 300th win
09/19/93
BRINGING IT HOME
Ryan's seventh no-hitter is first pitched by Ranger in Arlington
09/26/93
WILD FOR RYAN
Endorsements outnumber wins as Ranger's popularity grows
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