Hearing back from Rudy Meoli was a genuine honor. His name surfaces in several key moments of Nolan Ryan’s early career—often quietly, always meaningfully—and his willingness to share his thoughts added a personal touch to those chapters. Though his note was brief, his kindness and generosity in responding meant a great deal. I’m deeply grateful that he took the time to contribute his memories to this project, helping preserve another small but important piece of Ryan’s story.