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Saturday, September 22, 2012
 Yearbook, Sept. 22: Nolan Ryan's last game
By Patrick Dorsey

 Sept. 22, 1993: After a ridiculous 27 years, 807 appearances, 5,714 strikeouts and seven no-hitters spread across four teams, it had to end. So on this day 19 years ago, Nolan Ryan started and pitched in his last game.

It was an unmemorable one; a Texas Ranger, he faced just six Seattle Mariners batters and didn't make an out while walking four and giving up five runs. But it didn't mean his career in contributing to baseball -- or to baseball in North Texas, for that matter -- was over. He's doing rather well as Rangers CEO.

Nolan Ryan while with the New York Mets in the 1969 World Series
Ryan while with the New York Mets in the 1969 World Series.
Nolan Ryan with the California Angels during his no-hitter in 1973.
Ryan with the California Angels during his no-hitter in 1973.
Nolan Ryan after his no-hitter with the California Angels in 1973.
Ryan after his no-hitter with the California Angels in 1973.
Nolan Ryan during a no-hitter while with the Houston Astros in 1981
Ryan during a no-hitter while with the Houston Astros in 1981.
Nolan Ryan during his stint with the Texas Rangers
Ryan during his stint with the Texas Rangers.
Nolan Ryan after his no-hitter in 1990 against the Oakland Athletics
Ryan after his no-hitter in 1990 against the Oakland Athletics.
Nolan Ryan celebrated by fans in 2011
Ryan being celebrated by fans in 2011.