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Best Athletes by Number: 00-31
No. 30  | Nolan Ryan
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He won 324 games and threw seven no-hitters but he'll always be remembered for one letter: K. Ryan's 5,714 strikeouts are tops among all pitchers. He later switched to No. 34 (retired by the Astros and Rangers) after leaving California.

Runner-up: Martin Brodeur

Worthy of consideration:Terrell Davis and Ken Griffey Jr.
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