Key facts
- Nolan Ryan pitched the sixth no-hitter of his career on June 11, 1990.
- Ryan's no-hitter extended his MLB record and was part of the Texas Rangers' 5-0 victory over the Oakland Athletics.
- At 43, Ryan became the oldest pitcher to throw a no-hitter and the first to do so for three different teams.
On June 11, 1990, Nolan Ryan achieved a significant milestone by pitching the sixth no-hitter of his career, extending his own Major League Baseball record. The 43-year-old pitcher led the Texas Rangers to a 5-0 victory over the Oakland Athletics. This achievement marked Ryan as the oldest player to throw a no-hitter and the first to accomplish this feat for three different teams.
Throughout baseball history, June 11 has been marked by notable pitching performances and events. In 1938, Johnny Vander Meer threw the first of his two consecutive no-hitters. In 1967, the Chicago Cubs and New York Mets combined for 11 home runs in a doubleheader, a record at the time. Major league players also went on strike on this date in 1981. Other notable pitching achievements include Lee Smith setting a record for consecutive save appearances in 1995 and a combined no-hitter by six Houston Astros pitchers against the Yankees in 2003.