Nolan Ryan Hospitalzed

Hall of Famer Nolan Ryan was treated and released from Round Rock Medical Center in Texas Friday, in a non-emergency situation.

The 59-year-old strikeout king checked into the hospital for treatment of recurring symptoms from a pre-existing medical condition, his son, Reid Ryan, said. A family friend claims Ryan was suffering from chest pain.

Reid did not specify the condition, but said it was discovered when his father had double-bypass heart surgery in 2000. He explained his father takes medication for it and from time to time and has episodes that require him to get checked out when he has pain.

He's feeling good. This is more about taking precautions.

During his illustrious career, Nolan Ryan struck out 5,714 batters and pitched seven no-hitters - both major league records - in 27 years with the New York Mets, the California Angels, the Houston Astros and the Texas Rangers before retiring in 1993 and being elected to the Hall of Fame in 1999.

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