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ESPN had an article on stats. One was the lowest batting average allowed in a season by a starting pitcher. Ryan has the 2nd and 5th best seasons ever. Crazy part is that his were 19 years apart.
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Campfire Oracle
Campfire Oracle
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When he had a nuclear fastball and later when he had more pitches?
If you take the time it takes, it takes less time. --Pat Parelli American by birth; Alaskan by choice. --ironbender
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Campfire Outfitter
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One of the very greatest. And I don’t think he doctored the ball or used steroids.
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And robin in a head lock beating his face! God bless Nolan!
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A Texan hero
"...if the gentlemen of Virginia shall send us a dozen of their sons, we would take great care in their education, instruct them in all we know, and make men of them. " Canasatego 1744
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A Texan hero
I believe he and Earl Campbell are the only athletes to be named Texas heroes by the state. Just insane to me how he was that dominant for that length of time. I googled after the OP and he struck out 8 sets of both the father and son
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Campfire Tracker
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Unreal..... Like to think he wasn’t juicing
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Campfire Tracker
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YUGE Ryan fan. The guy was a STUD.
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He seemed to get stronger as the game went on.
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I remember one of the top hitters, cannot remember who right now, say “if he has the curve working you might as well put the bats in the rack. Cause they won’t do you any good “ Probably about mid career . He was awesome
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My fave of all time. Supposedly very down to earth guy too which makes it even better.
It is irrelevant what you think. What matters is the TRUTH.
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He was great, but George Brett totally won Baseball with this story.
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Campfire Outfitter
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I was able to enjoy watching him the last few seasons he played.
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He was awesome when he was on, saw him pitch a couple of times.
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My fave of all time. Supposedly very down to earth guy too which makes it even better.
Mine as well.
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Campfire Ranger
Campfire Ranger
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His lifetime ERA is epic...
- Greg Success is found at the intersection of planning, hard work, and stubbornness.
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"Maybe we're all happy." "Go to the sporting goods store. From the files, obtain form 4473. These will contain descriptions of weapons and lists of private ownership."
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Campfire Oracle
Campfire Oracle
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Ecc 10:2 The heart of the wise inclines to the right, but that of a fool to the left. A Nation which leaves God behind is soon left behind. "The Lord never asked anyone to be a tax collector, lowyer, or Redskins fan". I Dindo Nuffin
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Campfire Oracle
Campfire Oracle
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A puzzy with no beard. And a guy I know said he hunts whitetails with a freaking 270. Sheesh.
Ecc 10:2 The heart of the wise inclines to the right, but that of a fool to the left. A Nation which leaves God behind is soon left behind. "The Lord never asked anyone to be a tax collector, lowyer, or Redskins fan". I Dindo Nuffin
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Yep - he's a badass...
His Ventura beatdown is awesome..
- Greg Success is found at the intersection of planning, hard work, and stubbornness.
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