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Throwing Heat: The Autobiography of Nolan Ryan
by
Nolan Ryan
,
Harvey Frommer
Over 40, Nolan Ryan still strikes fear in the hitter who challenges his strike-out record. His story is as big as his sports performance: a Texas kid who pitched his way to fame and fortune in both leagues. Sure to be a hit with baseball fans. HC: Doubleday.
Hardcover
,
236 pages
Published
April 1st 1988
by Doubleday
(first published 1988)
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Jun 22, 2012
Ashley
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5 of 5 stars
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Nolan Ryan. He was my very first MLB hero. During his time with the Texas Rangers (his 3rd MLB team - Mets, Angels, Rangers) the team held their spring training in my hometown in Florida and I used to watch him play. I know it was toward the end of his career but I was mesmerized. I will never say a bad word about Nolan, not ever. That being said, there is no way I could give his autobiography any less than 5 full stars.
It was originally published in 1988 so he is still playing with the Astros w ...more
It was originally published in 1988 so he is still playing with the Astros w ...more
My dad got this book for me when I was only about 9 years old and I read the whole thing. I don't know how I did that. I didn't really like reading back then. Anyway, I remember really enjoying learning about his transition into the majors and his youth. My dad had gotten him to autograph it, too. I'm hoping my dad still has that around somewhere.
One of the first books I ever read cover-to-cover. Probably not as great as the three stars I give it, but it certainly captured a young boy's attention 20 summers ago.
Most sports bios are junk. But Ryan shows a lot of honesty here. His co-writer, Harvey Frommer, brings in several other voices as well.
Jul 04, 2007
Joshua
rated it
4 of 5 stars
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Recommends it for:
baseball fans
Shelves:
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I can't find this book, but i know I have it somewhere. Another good baseball autobiography
My baseball throwing hero!!! Texas loves Nolan and Nolan loves Texas.
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