The Hall of Fame hurler added another achievement to his diverse resume this week. Ryan, 78, was turned into a cartoon character for a cameo in an episode of King of the Hill, a popular animated sitcom that first aired on Fox from 1997 to 2009.

"King of the Hill" is back. Hank Hill, his family, and Arlen, Texas, have changed after a 15-year hiatus. Learn about the returning cast and how to watch the highly anticipated reboot.

Hank and Peggy have returned to their hometown of Arlen, Texas — partly based on the real-life suburb of Richardson — but a lot has happened over the years and they’re stepping into a world they doesn’t always recognize.