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Nolan: The Singular Life of an American Original

Author:
Tim Brown
Read by:
Jim Seybert
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Release Date
May 19, 2026
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11 hours 29 minutes
Summary
The definitive biography of Nolan Ryan, arguably the greatest pitcher in the history of baseball, from New York Times bestselling sportswriter Tim Brown. 

Nolan Ryan was the hero to two of America’s biggest institutions: Texas and baseball. Nolan is an exploration of God, family, baseball, and America—and a tribute to one of the greatest pitchers to ever step on the mound. He grew up in the small, hard town of Alvin, Texas, was graced with a fastball, and fell in love with a woman named Ruth, then honored all three in his pursuit of hardball perfection. 

Alongside Nolan’s personal story, renowned sportswriter Tim Brown offers a thoughtful, deeply researched history of baseball in the Lone Star State, and an unforgettable account of three glorious decades in the Major Leagues.   

Nolan Ryan’s story is about dominating on the field, then growing old in the game, then just plain growing old. It's about the man who has become a symbol of the game at its best, the way it used to be. It’s about deeds over words. About cattle matching the hat. About fastballs over all else.   

Nolan makes the case that there has never been another like him. And there won’t be again.
Nolan: The Singular Life of an American Original

Nolan: The Singular Life of an American Original

Author: Tim Brown
Read by: Jim Seybert
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