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May 15th, 1973-Nolan Ryan throws first no-hitter of his career

By: Dylan Miller, Editor-in-Chief • May 15, 2025
Photo Credit: Photo via Wikimedia Commons under Creative Commons License

Nolan Ryan is one of the greatest pitchers in MLB history. He leads the MLB in strikeouts, no-hitters, wins, as well as the most seasons with 300+ strikeouts.

His first no-hitter came in a game against the Kansas City Royals as he led the California Angels to a 3-0 win. Ryan was inducted to the Hall of Fame in 1999.

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Dylan Miller
Dylan Miller, Editor-in-Chief
Dylan Miller is currently a Senior at Colonia High School. He enjoys participating in sports, earning varsity letters in cross country, winter track and spring track. In addition to participating in sports, Miller also follows the NFL, NBA and MLB. Scouting is a large part of Miller’s extracurricular activities as an Eagle Scout. At this level he will learn more about leadership and communication, which Miller is eager to add to his skill set as he prepares for college. When he’s not busy in school or running, he enjoys watching TV shows like Ted Lasso. He also likes listening to sports analysts Colin Cowherd, Jim Rome or Dan Patrick. He aspires to work in the sports field and run track in college.