Nolan Ryan - Fort Worth Stockyards - Fort Worth, TX
N 32° 47.339 W 097° 20.798
14S E 654826 N 3629103
Hall of Fame pitcher -- and rancher -- Nolan Ryan is honored with a star on the Texas Trail of Fame in the Fort Worth Stockyards, Fort Worth, TX.
Waymark Code: WMPA7G
Location: Texas, United States
Date Posted: 07/28/2015
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Mr. Ryan's star is located on the north side of E Exchange Ave. It says:
Texas Trail of Fame
Nolan Ryan
Rancher
Fort Worth Stockyards
The Texas Trail of Fame website (see link) has a depiction of Mr. Ryan, as well as this short biography:
Nolan Ryan is an icon of Texas lore. He is closely associated with ranching in Texas, and has served on the Texas Parks and Wildlife Commission. Nolan Ryan is regarded as one of the most important representatives of Texas traditions. Currently the president of the Texas Rangers Baseball Team, he played for four major league teams, including the Rangers. As a pitcher, he threw balls recorded at more than 100 mph, giving him a nickname "The Ryan Express". He holds, and is tied for, several major league records as a pitcher. He is undoubtedly one of the major sports figures of Texas, having been involved with baseball interests in several Texas cities.
Note: He is no longer President of the Texas Rangers, instead, working for the Houston Astros. Nolan Ryan's beef products are sold in Kroger stores throughout Texas.
About the Texas Trail of Fame: (
visit link)
The Texas Trail of Fame was established in 1997 to honor those who have made a significant contribution to our Western way of life. Throughout the walkways of the Fort Worth National Historic District, bronze inlaid markers have been placed in honor of their achievements. The desire of the Texas Trail of Fame is to inspire and educate visitors through the adventure of reflecting on these Westerner’s accomplishments. Trail Guides are available at the Stockyards Visitor's information Center. So come on out to the Fort Worth Stockyards, grab a guide, and hit the trail!