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More reader reaction from our Nolan Ryan statue investigation:

Re: Ole Nole, the Alvin speedballer,

Dylan once wrote of Jim "Catfish" Hunter:

Catfish on the mound.
Catfish, million-dollar-man,
Nobody can throw the ball like Catfish can.
Catfish, million-dollar-man,
Nobody can throw the ball like Catfish can.
Catfish, million-dollar-man,
Nobody can throw the ball like Catfish can.
Catfish, million-dollar-man,
Nobody can throw the ball like Catfish can.
Got to eat what Catfish serve.
Catfish, million-dollar-man,
Nobody can throw the ball like Catfish can.
Catfish, million-dollar-man,
Nobody can throw the ball like Catfish can.

When you ponder his missive, it becomes apparent this
is a much more fitting tribute than a statute in that
it cannot be defecated upon -- unless at some point
it's covered any member of Houston's own Destiny's
Child as they embark upon a solo career. A prospect I
find highly unlikely.

H. Brute
Sharpstown TX

Thanks for writing Mr. Brute.