Pete Rose

Nolan Ryan is emblazoned onto our sub-conscience. Images of him pitching with a jersey covered in blood, 7 no-hitters, the all-time strikeout record, and the iconic brawl where Nolan walloped Robin Ventura are cultural cornerstones. But Ryan's career is a study in extremes. He holds the record for most walks and most wild pitches. With this in mind, where does Ryan fit in the game of baseball?

Over the course of his 46 years with the Cincinnati Reds, Marty Brennaman has called some of the most famous events in MLB history. This is his story as told by himself, the players, fans, and fellow broadcasters who all witnessed history in the making.