Daniel R. "Cyclone" Ryan (1866 – January 30, 1917) was an Irish born

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pitcher and first baseman. Ryan played for

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and the

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. He played in 9 games as a

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, and in 3 games as a

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. He later managed the Palmyra/Johnstown Mormans. Ryan was born in Cappagh White, Tipperary, Ireland and died in

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