Nolan chronicles25-part series on Nolan Ryan's careerLouis DeLuca / The Dallas Morning News Nolan Ryan shakes hands with fans while warming up in the Astrodome for an exhibition game during his last season in 1993. | Dallas Morning News writer Kevin Sherrington wrote a 25-part, season-long series in 1993 chronicling the career of pitcher Nolan Ryan.
04/11/93 ENTERING THE EXPRESS LANE Ryan's first season marked by lots of speed but little luck
04/18/93 A HOLLOW RING Young Ryan unable to enjoy, appreciate '69 Series victory
04/25/93 DISHEARTENING LOSSES Ryan struggles through 7-11 finish, death of father
05/02/93 OFF BROADWAY Impatient Mets send Ryan to Angels in 'one of worst trades ever'
05/09/93 GETTING A GRIP ON SUCCESS Ryan discovers weights in first year with Angels, develops into one of majors' top power pitchers
05/16/93 NO-HIT PARADE Ryan, surrounded by larger-than-life characters, is on his way toward becoming one by throwing his first two no-hitters
05/23/93 'I THOUGHT I'D KILLED HIM' Ryan grapples with impact of speed in beaning of Red Sox's Griffin
05/30/93 INSULT & INJURY Media scrapes, elbow surgery mar season that includes fourth no-hitter
06/06/93 LOOSE OVER LOSING Ryan considers '76 step in right direction despite 17-18 finish
06/13/93 TROUBLE WITH ANGELS Free-agent frustrations, Ryan's All Star snub highlight season
06/20/93 AN ANNOYING BUZZ Arrival of VP Bavasi marks beginning of the end for Ryan and Angels
06/27/93 CLOSE CALL AT HOME After son's accident, Ryan ready to leave California
07/04/93 MILLION-DOLLAR PROBLEM Record salary from Astros produces controversy at home
07/11/93 IN A STRIKE ZONE Record fifth no-hitter highlights season marred by players' walkout
07/18/93 MAKING AN IMPRESSION Ryan adds touch of spontaneity to help pass another long year
07/25/93 RECORD RIVALS Astros' Ryan, Phillies' Carlton trade strikeout lead throughout season
08/01/93 STAR-CROSSED ASTROS Loss of Thon latest calamity to strike team
08/08/93 A WELCOME CHANGE Ryan adds to repertoire by developing new pitch
08/15/93 ROUGH OUTING Season marked by Series near-miss, scuff controversy
08/22/93 REACHING HIS LIMIT Ryan records one of his best years despite management-imposed pitch count
08/29/93 'ASTRO-NOMICAL' ERROR Houston owner lets Ryan walk after contract dispute
09/05/93 FIRST-PITCH STRIKE Ryan gives Rangers immediate credibility, drawing card
09/12/93 PLENTY OF KICK LEFT At age 43, Ryan collects sixth no-hitter, 300th win
09/19/93 BRINGING IT HOME Ryan's seventh no-hitter is first pitched by Ranger in Arlington
09/26/93 WILD FOR RYAN Endorsements outnumber wins as Ranger's popularity grows
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