Re: Nolan Ryan wins 300th game!!
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I think part of the problem is that Nolan just has this whole mythology surrounding him, some of it true some of it misleading no doubt. I'm just so tired of hearing about every media darling how much heart and courage they have. It's a bit tiring to see anyone be put on a pedestal.
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That was actually an interesting part of watching the broadcast. So much more subdued than today's type of coverage. Clearly there was a lot said about Nolan, a lot of nice things, etc, but it wasn't fanatical the way it can be about Brady, Favre, etc. In the big moments of the game, like when Nolan was taken out, and when the last out was made, McDoughnogh just simply stayed quiet and let the moment happen. Too many broadcasters these days would have been gushing with commentary.
Nolan is an interesting statistical case as well. His K/9 and HR/9 numbers are outstanding at the peak of his career. And of course his BB/9 is off the charts in the other direction. Quite the dichotomy.
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