Thursday, August 22, 2024

August 22, 1989: Where were you the night that Nolan Ryan got his 5,000th strikeout?

It happened here at the old Arlington Stadium:  Nolan Ryan got his 5,000th strikeout and set a record that will probably last forever.  

Ryan followed up his historic performance with no hitters in 1990 and 1991.  

“The Ryan Express” retired in 1993 and pursued business interests including turning into a very successful baseball executive.  The Rangers won the AL pennant in 2010 and 2011 and made the post-season in 2012 and 2013.

Ryan left the Rangers after the 2013 season and became a consultant with the Houston Astros, although he spends most of his time these days at the ranch with Ruth. 

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