{"product_id":"nolan-the-singular-life-of-an-american-original-by-tim-brown","title":"Nolan: The Singular Life of an American Original by Tim Brown","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe definitive biography of Nolan Ryan, arguably the greatest pitcher in the history of baseball, from New York Times bestselling sportswriter Tim Brown.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eNolan Ryan was the hero to two of America's biggest institutions: Texas and baseball.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eNOLAN is an exploration of God, family, baseball, and America- and a tribute to one of the greatest pitchers ever to 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eNolan 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eNOLAN makes the case that there has never been another like him. And there won't be again.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Landmark Booksellers","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49731526164720,"sku":"9781538726525","price":30.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0586\/1385\/8477\/files\/9781538726525.jpg?v=1778878631","url":"https:\/\/shop.landmarkbooksellers.com\/products\/nolan-the-singular-life-of-an-american-original-by-tim-brown","provider":"Landmark Booksellers","version":"1.0","type":"link"}