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The life and career of the famed pitcher are recounted in a chronological presentation that takes Ryan from his youth in small-town Texas, through his nearly thirty years in the major leagues, to his induction into the Baseball Hall of Fame. Illustrated with a section of black-and-white plates, the wordy text is overly detailed, especially in describing specific ball games that Ryan played. Bib., glos.