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Nolan Ryan's 1993 "headlock fight"...
Nolan Ryan's 1993 "headlock fight"...
Item # 722116
August 05, 1993
LOS ANGELES TIMES, Aug. 5, 1993
* Hall of fame pitcher Nolan Ryan
* The famous Robin Ventura incident
* The "headlock fight" photo & report
* Texas Rangers - MLB baseball folklore
The front page of the sport's section has a iconic photo in MLB folklore showing Nolan Ryan putting Robin Ventura into a headlock and throwing a punch to his head. And the top of page 5 of this section has a five column heading: "Ryan Adds Punch to His Pitching and Rangers Win" (see images)
Complete 1st and sport's sections only with a total of 34 pages, very nice condition.
AI notes: On August 4, 1993, during a game between the Texas Rangers and the Chicago White Sox, tensions boiled over when Robin Ventura charged the mound after being hit by a Nolan Ryan pitch. The 46-year-old Ryan, a seasoned and famously tough pitcher, met Ventura head-on, grabbed him in a tight headlock, and drove him to the ground, pinning him with his superior strength. While on the ground, Ryan delivered a few quick punches to Ventura’s head and face, effectively neutralizing the younger, more aggressive player. The altercation lasted only seconds, but the sheer force and control Ryan displayed made it one of baseball’s most legendary mound confrontations. Both players were ejected, and the incident cemented Ryan’s reputation as a fearless competitor who could dominate even in the twilight of his career.
Category: The 20th Century
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