Throwing Heat: The Autobiography of Nolan Ryan

by Nolan Ryan

Other authorsHarvey Frommer
Paper Book, 1988

Status

Available

Call number

796.357

Tags

Pitcher- Nolan Ryan

Genres

Collection

Sports- Baseball

Publication

Doubleday (1988), Edition: 1st, Hardcover, 236 pages

Description

The man whom Whitey Herzog recently called the greatest arm ever to wear spikes tells of growing up and learning to throw in Alvin, Texas; of players he idolized; of the greats he pitched against; and of the highlights of his career. 30 photos on two 8-page inserts.

Awards

NCTE Adventuring with Books: A Booklist for Pre-K—Grade 6 (10th Edition: 1988-1992)

Language

English

Original publication date

1988

Physical description

236 p.; 8.3 inches

ISBN

038524438X / 9780385244381

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