OTD in 1989, Nolan Ryan became the first and only pitcher in MLB history to reach 5,000 career strikeouts 👏 | MLB on FOX

OTD in 1985, Nolan Ryan became the first pitcher in MLB history to reach 4,000 career strikeouts 🔥 | MLB on FOX

2.2M views · 28K reactions | Nolan Ryan stands at 4,999 strikeouts as he faces off against Rickey Henderson. At 42, Ryan delivers an impressive array of extraordinary pitches. #nolanryan #RickeyHenderson #baseball #MLB #throwback #fblifestyle | MLB Throwbacks | Facebook

1.5K views · 222 reactions | We're celebrating Express owner and namesake Nolan Ryan's 25th Anniversary into the National Baseball Hall of Fame all season long. Be one of the first 2000 through the gates on Saturday, June 1 to receive a replica of his Hall of Fame ring, thanks to Intel! | Round Rock Express | Facebook

At 43, Nolan Ryan pitched his 6th career no-hitter, a 5-0 Texas victory over Oakland, becoming the first pitcher to throw no-hitters in three different decades. (via MLB) #nolanryan #baseball #MLB #fblifestyle | MLB Throwbacks

Nolan Ryan threw his 5th of 7 (!) career no-hitters. 👀💯 #nolanryan #nohitter #baseball #fblifestyle | MLB Throwbacks

6K views · 136 reactions | Nolan Ryan was a BEAST.  My top 5 iconic moments: 7 no-hitters, throwing punches, strikeout king... the list goes on! What's YOUR fave Ryan memory? #NolanRyan #MLB #Baseball #fblifestyle | MLB Throwbacks | Facebook