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Big Days in Astros History - September 26, 1981 - Nolan Ryan pitches his fifth no-hitter
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Remembering Texas sports history, May 1: Nolan Ryan's seventh (and last) no- hitter
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Domination in the Dome: Nolan Ryan throws his fifth no-hitter
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Domination in the Dome: Nolan Ryan throws his fifth no-hitter
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FILE: Nolan Ryan of the Houston Astros after running steps for 2 hours straight. (Sportswire via AP Images Stock Photo - Alamy
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Domination in the Dome: Nolan Ryan throws his fifth no-hitter
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Nolan Ryan Beef
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RYAN'S RECORD FIFTH NO-HITTER DOWNS DODGERS, 5-0 - The New York Times
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September 26, 1981 – Nolan Ryan becomes the first pitcher to throw fiv
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Houston Astros: 9 innings of focus net Framber Valdez a no-no
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SI Vault: Nolan Ryan's seven no-hitters remembered by his catchers - Sports Illustrated
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1982 Topps 5 1981 Highlights Pitches 5th Career No-Hitter Nolan Ryan
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Ryan becomes first pitcher to reach 4,000 career strikeouts
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September 9, 1987: The 'Ryan Express' whiffs 16, reaches milestone of 4,500 strikeouts – Society for American Baseball Research