Closets and trunks are filled with hundreds of items, ranging from typical collectibles such as baseball cards, hats and jerseys to more unique things such as figurines, pocket knives and oil paintings. He has some even more eccentric stuff, like eight metal press plates of the Fort Worth Star-Telegram from different highlights in Ryan's career. But it's the X-ray that has drawn so much attention. It doesn't look special, even when held up to the light. Hospital spokeswoman Suzy Lundquist refused to discuss whether Livington's film is the real thing, saying the matter is being investigated.
Medical records are private property and their release violates state and federal laws.
Although Livingston has been told he could cash in on the X-ray, he said he won't sell it. This is the only one like it. It was Ryan's right arm that made him famous. His seven no-hitters and 5,714 strikeouts are the most in major league history, making him a certain Hall of Famer when he becomes eligible in 1999. Maybe that's why Sherry Clawson, Ryan's secretary, said her boss was surprised to hear someone had a picture of his chest, although he is well aware of the lengths some people will go for his memorabilia.