Nolan Ryan is a former Major League Baseball pitcher who was inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame in Cooperstown, New York in 1999. He is widely regarded as one of the greatest pitchers in baseball history and holds several records, including most career strikeouts and no-hitters. Ryan was given the nickname 'The Ryan Express' for his powerful fastball and intimidating presence on the mound. His induction into the Hall of Fame was a fitting tribute to his illustrious career.