The Definitive End To The Revisionist History Inflating The Value Of Athletes

The Definitive End To The Revisionist History Inflating The Value Of Athletes

LEGEND KILLERS: The Definitive End To The Revisionist History Inflating The Value Of Athletes By: America’s Pastime: The Love for Baseball Jim Menz Chapter One: Nolan Ryan There may be no pitcher in the history of baseball whose legend so greatly surpasses his actual performance on the field than Nolan Ryan. Nolan Ryan was a…

The Most Memorable Moments in MLB Game History

The Most Memorable Moments in MLB Game History

    Major League Baseball (MLB) has a rich history filled with awe-inspiring accomplishments and unforgettable moments. Throughout the years, MLB games have given us thrilling, heart-stopping instances that have stood the test of time. In this article, we’ll explore some of the most iconic and memorable moments in MLB game history. Iconic Home Runs…

Whitey Herzog’s All-time AL Team

Whitey Herzog’s All-time AL Team

    Whitey Herzog’s All-time AL Team Whitey Herzog played eight seasons in the American League with the Senators, Athletics, Yankees, Orioles and Tigers from 1956-63. He gained much greater notoriety as a manger. He is the winningest manager in Royals history, guiding the team to a 410-304 (.574) record in five seasons from 1975-79….

Max Scherzer strikes out 14 Yankees; becomes fifth pitcher with 100 double-digit strikeout games

On May 8 2021 At Yankee Stadium Washington Nationals Max Scherzer joins an elite crowd by striking out 14 Yankees during an extra innings loss to the New York Yankees Those 14 strikeouts are a record for an opposing pitcher at new Yankee Stadium, which opened in 2009. As well, Scherzer on Saturday struck out…

Nolan Ryan Stats & Facts
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Nolan Ryan Stats & Facts

Nolan Ryan Position: PitcherBats: Right  •  Throws: Right6-2, 170lb (188cm, 77kg)Born: January 31, 1947  in Refugio, TXDraft: Drafted by the New York Mets in the 12th round of the 1965 MLB June Amateur Draft from Alvin HS (Alvin, TX).High School: Alvin HS (Alvin, TX)Debut: September 11, 1966 (12,530th in major league history)vs. ATL 2.0 IP, 1 H, 3 SO, 1 BB, 1 ERLast Game: September 22, 1993vs. SEA 0.0 IP, 2 H, 0 SO, 4…

The Rangers win their first World Series game in franchise history

The Rangers win their first World Series game in franchise history

The Rangers win their first World Series game in franchise history, defeating the Giants at the Ballpark in Arlington, 4-2. The Game 3 victory is also the first by any Texas team in the Fall Classic, snapping a Lone Star State losing streak of six games which started in 2005 when the White Sox swept the Astros.

Texas Rangers put up for auction

The outgoing Texas Rangers ownership group decides to put the team up for auction, as it appears that they will be unable to satisfy creditors under the current plan to sell the team to a group headed by Chuck Greenbergand Nolan Ryan. The lenders, who stand to receive $75 million under the plan, have expressed their preference for a competitive bidding process as part of bankruptcy procedures for current owner Tom Hicks’s sports properties company, in the hope of receiving a larger settlement. The auction could take place as early as next week.

Rangers hire Nolan Ryan as team president

The Rangers hire Nolan Ryan as team president during a pivotal point in club history, according to club president Tom Hicks. The 61 year-old Hall of Fame hurler, who retired with the Rangers in 1993 after playing a record 27 major league seasons, is introduced at The Ballpark in Arlington with much fanfare, including a video highlight package featuring many of the right-hander’s milestones.

Randy Johnson of the Diamondbacks hurls a perfect game
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Randy Johnson of the Diamondbacks hurls a perfect game

On May 18, 2004, At the age of 40, Randy Johnson becomes the oldest pitcher in major league history to throw a perfect game, retiring all 27 hitters to lead the Arizona Diamondbacks over the Atlanta Braves, 2 – 0. It is the 17th perfect game in major league history and the first since David…