John Collins "Blondy" Ryan (January 4, 1906 – November 28, 1959) was an American shortstop in Major League Baseball who is remembered primarily for his fielding and his starring for the New York Giants' 1933 World Series winners.

[1][2][3] After college graduation, Ryan signed with the Chicago White Sox and hit a home run in his first time at bat at Comiskey Park.

The Giants won the World Series in 1933 and Ryan, batting .238 in 146 games, finished ninth in National League MVP voting.

Typical of this inspiration was the telegram he sent to (Giants’ manager Bill) Terry, at a time when the team was in a bad slump in the West, Ryan out of the game with a spike wound.

After his Major League career ended in 1938, Ryan joined the Navy and served in World War II with Naval Intelligence.