The Mets couldn't resist of course!

Nolan Ryan

On this date in 1991, Nolan Ryan of the Rangers throws the seventh no-hitter of his career beating the Blue Jays 3-0.

"You really can't look for the curve. If you do, you wind up in the hospital." - Mark Belanger

Nolan Ryan

Born on today's date, Nolan Ryan.

"If I'm going to be struck out, that's the way to go. It may sound strange, but I actually enjoyed that. It was like a surgeon's knife - quick and painless." - Reggie Smith on being struck out by Nolan Ryan

A Hall of Famer broke my arm!

 

Yogi Berra

On this date in 1972, Yogi Berra is elected to the Hall of Fame.

"If Yogi had gone to college, they would have made him talk clearer, but not better." - Nolan Ryan

Nolan Ryan

On this date in 1999, Nolan Ryan is elected to the Hall of Fame.

"You don't face him without your rest. He's the only guy I go against that makes me go to bed before midnight." - Reggie Jackson

John D'Acquisto

Born on today's date, John D'Acquisto.

"The fastest known radar reading from that era (1970's) other than Nolan Ryan was for John D'Acquisto." - Bill James

Nolan Ryan

On this date in 1981, Nolan Ryan of the Astros throws his fifth career no-hitter beating the Dodgers 5-0.

"He's the only pitcher to ever put fear in me. Not because he could get me out. But because he could kill me." - Reggie Jackson

Nolan Ryan

On this date in 1973, Nolan Ryan throws a no-hitter, striking out 17 while beating the Tigers 6-0.

"It helps if the hitter thinks you're crazy."

Freezing Nolan Ryan

You don't have to make all the games Nolan!

That's why the players get the big bucks!

John D'Acquisto

Born on today's date, John D'Acquisto.

"The fastest known radar reading from that era (1970's) other than Nolan Ryan was for John D'Acquisto." - Bill James

Nolan Ryan

On this date in 1981, Nolan Ryan throws his fifth career no-hitter as the Astros beat the Dodgers 5-0.

"You don't face him without your rest, He's the only guy I go against that makes me go to bed before midnight." - Reggie Jackson

Clete Boyer

On this date in 1969, Morganna, a well-endowed fan dressed in a min-dress, jumped onto the Atlanta-Fulton County Stadium field and kissed the batter at the plate, Clete Boyer on the cheek. Boyer then promptly ended a 1 for 17 slump with an RBI single and went on a 8 for 15 tear.

Just reporting the facts, people.

It seemed to work for Nolan Ryan too!

Who needs steroids?!

Nolan Ryan/Robin Ventura brawl

On this date in 1993, Robin Ventura charges Nolan Ryan after being hit by a pitch. Ryan gets Ventura in a headlock and throws six punches. Ventura is suspended for two games while Ryan is not suspended.

"I was relieved to see a little guy." - Nolan Ryan explaining that the two previous guys who charged him (Dave Winfield and Willie McCovey) were big guys

Mickey Stanley

Born on today's date, Mickey Stanley.

"Those were the best pitches I ever heard." - after being struck out by Nolan Ryan in Ryan's no-hitter against the Tigers in 1973

Nolan Ryan

On this date in 1973, Nolan Ryan of the Angels throws his second no-hitter of the year beating the Tigers 6-0.

Let's not forget, in the Ryan/Ventura brawl, Bo Jackson got bit.

Nolan Ryan

On this date in 1975, Nolan Ryan of the Angels wins his 100th career game throwing his fourth career no-hitter beating the Orioles 1-0.

"One of the beautiful things about baseball is that every once in a while you come into a situation where you want to, and where you have to, reach down and prove something."

Nolan Ryan

On this date on 1973, Nolan Ryan strikes out 12 no-hitting the Royals 3-0 for his first career no-hitter.

"It helps if the hitter thinks you're a little crazy."

Nolan Ryan

On this date in 1988, the Rangers sign free agent Nolan Ryan to a one year contract.

"He's the only pitcher to ever put fear in me. Not because he could get me out. But because he could kill me." - Reggie Jackson

Once it was ruled that Nolan Ryan could not pitch last night....

I have it on good authority that this is how Ron Washington discovered Mark Lowe in the bullpen in his time of need.