Nolan Ryan Throws Fifth No-Hitter: MLB Record
Nolan Ryan struck out batters to throw his fifth no-hitter, shattering the previous record and defining an era of dominance that still stands today. This feat proved that a pitcher could sustain elite velocity and command well into their late thirties, redefining the physical limits of the position for generations of athletes.
September 26, 1981
45 years ago
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