April 27 in Houston Astros History: Nolan Ryan becomes all time leader in strikeouts (1983)

On April 27, 1983, future Hall of Famer Nolan Ryan becomes the all-time strikeout king in major league history. He breaks Walter Johnson’s 56-year record of 3,508 career strikeouts The Houston Astros’ ace strikes Montreal Expos pinch-hitter Brad Mills on a 1-2 curveball in the 8th inning as the Hous

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