In 2011 Simpson expressed a desire to keep his ownership role low key, with co-chairman Davis, depending on minority owner and team president Nolan Ryan to operate the team.
Furthermore, a greatly disproportionate number of famous, wealthy, and/or politically connected young men received slots in the Guard or Reserves during Vietnam, including 360 professional athletes such as Bill Bradley and Nolan Ryan.
Upon signing with the Lions, Muhlbach was described as "the Nolan Ryan of long snappers" by then-general manager Matt Millen.
As a testament to its livestock ranching, Nolan Ryan Beef operates several ranches in the area raising cattle.
He was named after Hall of Fame pitcher Nolan Ryan.
From the Harris-Brazoria County Line to Freeport, it is referred to as the Nolan Ryan Expressway, in recognition of Baseball Hall of Fame pitcher Nolan Ryan who grew up in Alvin, Texas, which is not directly on this road.
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Among the several no-hitters Staats has announced were Nolan Ryan's record fifth on September 26, 1981 and one-handed pitcher Jim Abbott's September 13, 1993 "no-no" for the Yankees.
Ware formerly played for the Edmonton Trappers until the team was sold to a group of investors including basbeball legend Nolan Ryan, that moved the team to Round Rock, Texas, where they are known as the Round Rock Express.
Pavlick managed multiple notable players while a manager, including Hall of Famers Willie McCovey and Nolan Ryan and All-Stars Jim Bibby, Jerry Morales and Ken Singleton.
Wise would have joined Cy Young and Jim Bunning as pitchers who had hurled no-hitters in both leagues (Nolan Ryan, Hideo Nomo and Randy Johnson have done it since).
Among the future major leaguers who played for the Williamsport Mets are: Jerry Koosman, Ken Boswell, Kevin Collins, Nolan Ryan and Jim Bethke.