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With a blazing fastball that approached 100 mph and
a work ethic like no other, Nolan Ryan dominated hitters for an unparalleled
27 seasons on his way to an all-time record 5,714 strikeouts. During
four decades of prominence, he totaled 324 victories and a host of
major league records. Most notable of his milestones are a mystifying
seven no-hitters and 12 one-hitters. The eight-time All-Star fanned
a record 383 batters in 1973, and his career strikeouts encompassed
1,176 different players. |