No, it does not appear that Nolan Ryan ever had this type of surgery.
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∙ 10y agoPhil Niekro, Joe Niekro, Don Sutton, Nolan Ryan & Tommy John
Tommy John, 26 seasons (1963-1974, 1976-1989)
"Ryan's Express" was Nolan Ryan's nickname.
Nolan Ryan's nickname was "The Ryan Express."
Nolan Cromwell's birth name is Nolan Neil Cromwell.
Nolan Ryan goes by The Ryan Express, and The Express.
Nolan Ryan was born on January 31, 1947
As of September 2021, only two major league pitchers have pitched for 25 or more seasons: Nolan Ryan and Tommy John. Ryan pitched for 27 seasons from 1966 to 1993, while John pitched for 26 seasons from 1963 to 1989. No other pitchers have achieved such a milestone.
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Yes ... the strikeout king's given name is Lynn Nolan Ryan Jr.
According to baseball-reference.com, none did. Five pitchers faced both batters: Nolan Ryan, Tommy John, Phil Niekro, Joe Niekro, and Don Sutton. Maris had two HRs against Joe Niekro, 1 against Phil, and none against the others. McGwire had 2 HRs against Don Sutton and 2 against Tommy John, and none against the others.