Life of the Ryan Express

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1. Nolan Ryan was born on January 31, 1947, in what state? Texas California Oklahoma Kentucky

2. Throughout Nolan Ryan's career, he moved around the country playing for different teams. Which team did he not play for? Houston Astros New York Mets Cleveland Indians California Angels

3. Nolan Ryan was known for his longevity. His major league career spanned how many seasons? 15 34 18 27

4. Arguably his most notable feat, Nolan Ryan racked up 5,714 of these in his career: Wins Innings Pitched Strikeouts Walks

5. Another feat that Nolan Ryan was known for, was his ability to throw no-hitters. How many no-hitters did he throw in his career? 3 7 5 9

6. In 1973, Nolan Ryan threw how many strikeouts, to top Sandy Koufax's single season record for strikeouts in one season? 301 429 466 383

7. What is Nolan Ryan's full legal name? Lynn Nolan Ryan, Jr. Nolan Ryan Nolan Ryan, Jr. William Nolan Ryan

8. Nolan Ryan also racked up 2,795 of these in his career to lead this dubious category. Earned Runs Wild Pitches Walks Losses

9. Nolan Ryan was named to the All-Star team how many times? 8 2 0 15

10. In his Major League debut, Nolan Ryan faced this team, which featured players such as Hank Aaron, Felipe Alou, and Joe Torre. Chicago Cubs New York Yankees Atlanta Braves Montreal Expos

11. One of Nolan Ryan's most famous stories involved him getting into a scuffle with a Chicago White Sox player after Ryan threw a wild pitch in an August 4, 1993 game. Who was the player that Nolan Ryan got into a brawl with? Robin Ventura Sammy Sosa Frank Thomas Jack McDowell

12. Nolan Ryan's number was retired by an amazing 3 different teams. Which one of the following was not one of them? New York Mets Texas Rangers California Angels Houston Astros

13. On August 22, 1989, Nolan Ryan reached a milestone by recording his 5000th strike out, in a game against the Oakland Athletics. Who was the batter that became Ryan's 5000th strike out victim? Jose Canseco Tony LaRussa Mark McGwire Rickey Henderson

14. How many homeruns has Nolan Ryan hit as a batter in the Major Leagues? 8 0 2 4

15. Nolan Ryan was inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame in the same class as George Brett and Robin Yount amongst others. What year was this? 1993 2001 1996 1999