Vin Scully calls Nolan Ryan's 5th no-hitter

Vin Scully calls last inning of Nolan Ryan's 5th no-hitter. September 26, 1981. Ryan broke Sandy Koufax' record of 4 no-hitters, games Scully also called.

[@dalepress1581]

7 no hitters and 12 one hitter. The most dominant pitcher to ever live. And will forever stay that way.

[@johncassani6780]

Vin Scully just let great moments speak for themselves. RIP.

[@soaringvulture]

And Vin has called his share of great moments; we've been honored to hear his calls.

[@DeepStateCrackhead-jx3jn]

Sandy got 4 with the Dodgers and ironically enough Ryan gets number 5 against the Dodgers

[@knoxscott65able]

The greatest pitcher, throwing one of his greatest games broadcasted by the greatest announcer ever.

[@steveadams7596]

Ryan no-hit a team that would go on to win the 81 WS. To have Vin Scully call this game was just an added treat.

[@Roostermania2010]

There will never be another Vincent Edward Scully 💙💖💔 He will be forever missed 😢 November 29, 1927 ~ August 2, 2022

[@vincentlopez8883]

No other baseball announcer calls a better game than Vin Scully.

[@williamdunphy352]

Agreed.

[@soulfulterrain3143]

Nailed it.

[@daviddawson1718]

If you don't know about Milo Hamilton, Bob Uker, J.D., ...

[@terryduffield5860]

Dave Neuhaus

[@florida1289]

It's weird that he's by himself in a lot of the old videos. I grew up watching the Tigers, George Kell/Al Kaline so I'd never heard of 1 announcers

[@jpsned]

I like how even as all his teammates are mobbing him, he's still chewing his gum and barely cracking a smile. A real humble guy.

[@paulburns2239]

My favorite highlight of a no hitter of his was the last one, his 7th. He struck out Roberto Alomar, and as everyone starts to run to the mound to mob him, he casually walks off, smiles, and sticks his hand out to shake his catcher’s hand as if to say, “Been there, done that, no biggie.” Classic.

[@jpsned]

@@paulburns2239 👍

[@ijustgottasay1281]

I was at this game and still have the two ticket stubs, one mine, the other my date's (I made sure she gave it to me ... her ticket that is, of course). A few years later I got Nolan to sign one for me. And then in '86 I was fortunate enough to sneak out of work and see Mike Scott's no-hitter against the Giants. Never had heard this Scully call before; a true masterpiece even tho' it was against his team. Nolan & Vin -- can't ask for two classier guys.

[@moosesmart]

I was there too. Me and my date were in the red field level section in right field where Terry Puhl made the great catch. I had both ticket stubs but unfortunately lost them during the Harvey floods. :(

[@jacobjones5269]

I saw the end of Scott’s no no after getting home from school.. It was just me and my brother.. I just wanted to see them clinch, and got a whole lot more..

[@fernandoguevara8258]

I would've preferred the stub too.

[@EMOEMO-zj1md]

I was fortunate to have seen Nolan's magic at Angel stadium for years because my father loved the LA Angels at the old Wrigley field in LA and had season tickets for 37 years at Dodger stadium and then the BIG "A"....

[@johncassani6780]

What I marvel at is how he threw two more, 9 and 10 years later, when he was in his 40s. He is a legend.

[@mattr8251]

I love how Vin doesn't interfere with commentary right after the no no, and just lets the thrill and jubilation speak for itself

[@kdm28]

Just like the '88 series several years later....

[@DaDitka]

This is why Scully is one of the all-time greats in broadcasting. I'm not a Dodgers' fan but I would listen to their games just to hear Scully any day of the week.

[@mattr8251]

@@DaDitka yea, whenever you listen to a game he calls it just feel like home.. almost comforting

[@tomb4575]

A lost art.

[@RO-pg9hw]

@@DaDitka in his profession, he was the greatest to ever do it.

[@cfunk10]

I was at that game. 9 years old. Still have my ticket stub.

[@garyfortenberry5829]

I was at the 7th. Last out was Alomar, who went to his knees swinging.

[@stevengleave9241]

I was born in 82 but he's still the best. Watched his last game in Angels stadium in 93.

[@BluBlu111]

Saw Clemens...never Ryan

[@bruceborneman]

You were blessed!

[@deadslash736]

That is cool af to have. Neat memory to have!

[@JesusRodriguez-gy5eu]

A pitcher all by himself, a very special class and no steroids.

[@davemckay4359]

Pure dedication.

[@jaycompany4886]

7 no hitters, that record is in a safe, impossible to duplicate nowadays, no less break.

[@philiptucci2458]

I agree Jesus, great competitor who never used drugs like steroids

[@JeffEstep]

They need to rename the Cy Young…with all the games he pitched during the deadball era and completed MANY more full games and he didnt get 3, Nolan ha 7 and strike out records, and he played well into his 40’s…

[@craigmahon1303]

It is widely believed he juiced.

[@shaughnziech2193]

Vin Scully pure professional even as a Dodgers employee

[@tomb4575]

As a Dodger employee he called all four of Sandy's he never tried to "protect" Koufax because he was doing a national game.

[@EssexAggiegrad2011]

He was total class when Denis Martinez had his perfect game in LA

[@shaughnziech2193]

@@EssexAggiegrad2011 also check his call of Henry Aaron 715

[@spy1965]

After he promoted "Farmer John Bacon" during the Dodger game broadcasts....I learned to locate the mute button

[@EssexAggiegrad2011]

@@spy1965 Vin is a legend

[@plumberphil5321]

The most beautiful power windup in baseball history .

[@ledzeppelin5647]

Yeah his left knee almost touches his chin, loads up the right leg!

[@codeman4546]

I tried to emulate his style as a kid pitching... I sucked. Once I accepted my comfort style I was good. But damn I sucked trying to be Nolan.

[@ledzeppelin5647]

Accuracy comes from the arm, power comes from the push off leg.

[@ledzeppelin5647]

@@codeman4546 Damn good thing I had an awesome knuckle curve cause I didn't have the speed, got me to A ball but that was it.

[@paysonfox88]

Back when million dollar pitchers actually threw like it. Nolan was the first million per year contract for a pitcher in baseball, and the highest paid player in the game at that time. This game might give you an idea why.

[@loukorpas6029]

A great guy to meet and know. I worked for the Astros for a dozen years and he was always kind and a class act always

[@MrPernell27]

Extremely nice man. I used to coach his wife, and daughter in law here in Georgetown. NR and his sons were very nice to everyone. His wife Ruth however was a complete BITCH!

[@SwoteOffical]

@@MrPernell27 How so? I want to know

[@cliffboatright507]

Wrong. Grew up in Alvin, worked at Burger King back in the day. They would come in and eat like normal folks and they were always pleasant and down to earth.

[@davidrice3337]

Did you water the outfield turf or design the unis ?

[@danieljoiner960]

i was there with my dad, BEST PITCHER EVER NO ONE EVEN CLOSE, i remember it was so loud you could hear anyone even snext to you. Best time with my Dad, Love ya and miss ya Dad.

[@davidrice3337]

Good memories brah

[@Brooklyn3955]

Modeled my windup as a kid after Ryan in the early/mid 80's. Taught the same wind up to my son. Greatest god given arm in the history of baseball. End of story - PERIOD!

[@MauiMedicineMan]

When I was a kid, that's the only windup they taught.

[@yoholmes273]

I send the short video of Nolan Ryan explaining his grips for all his pitches to all my family & friends with little kids who want to learn Baseball. Superior leg kick and arm motion in order to maximize energy, inertia between pitches, & velocity is second to none. When he was on , he was ON. Greatest Fastball & Greatest Curveball in the history of the sport.

[@DanStrayer]

No homerism. No shrinking from the moment. No tiptoeing. This is Vin Scully, a model broadcaster - through and through.

[@doylekirkland5061]

I was lucky enough to be in the crowd that afternoon. Such a great game. Nolan was and is the greatest power pitcher of all time.

[@daynite2696]

I was too.

[@1revlimit]

@@daynite2696 a great power pitcher? :)

[@bearthalamas9241]

I was too. My dad got in a fight and we finished watching the game on a little black and white tv in the astrodome jail.

[@jacobjones5269]

“Of all time” is pretty strong.. What about Lefty Grove?.. That guy won the era title 9 times, won 300 games, and has the best winning % ever..

[@bearthalamas9241]

Nolan Ryan holds the record for most uppercuts given to a batter at one time. Lol

[@ryandeffley7652]

What's crazy is he wouldn't retire for another 13 seasons. Truly my favorite of all time!

[@Hootowl54]

One of the best pitchers ever in terms of mechanics. Or anything else, actually. It was his mechanics that allowed him such a long career.

[@jamesfields2916]

He put in the time conditioning. He was still throwing in high 90s 12 years after this in his final season.

[@mrvlsmrv]

@@jamesfields2916 most of the power came from his legs. He did a lot of leg workouts.

[@RD22]

Too bad he couldn't hold a runner on or field his position very well

[@jimminutti5883]

​@RD22 ..he didn't have to ...most batters he faced went back to riding the splinters !!😂😂😂

[@deanwilliams534]

Scully n Ryan. What great memories. Both the absolute top of their professions.

[@spy1965]

Eh, please dont compare athletes with broadcasters dude

[@deanwilliams534]

@@spy1965 lighten up dude

[@harryputang5352]

I remember seeing this great game on local television...no cable. Beautiful days 🙏😊

[@timcarroll490]

Nolan's my favorite. Watched this on NBC Game Of The Week. R.I.P Vin Scully too. Absolutely the consummate professional. My best friend met Vin. Classiest guy.

[@andywindes4968]

When I recorded this on my VCR, I started off on NBC. At some point I realized that the games was also on the then-independent KVVU-5 here in Las Vegas, which carried Dodger and Laker games off the LA stations. I thought, "If Ryan is going to pitch No. 5, I want Vin Scully calling it." Actually, the Dodger broadcast team at that time also included Jerry Doggett and Ross Porter, who were excellent too, so the innings they called were better than the NBC broadcast, too. Some day I'll get the whole tape professionally transferred to digital and post that.

[@charleskeller8748]

Vin Scully did "For Love of the Game" ad lib! According to Kevin Costner, Scully was given a script but he protested saying, "baseball is a spontaneous sport". After all the game scenes were filmed, Scully sat in a booth, watched the scenes onscrean and called the game. BTW, they didn't have to reshoot any of his voicovers!

[@tylerbrow37]

True story.

[@russmartin9549]

"For love of the game " is one of my favorite shows. I'm a costner fan but, it's my favorite

[@QuantumFerret]

Somebody should've told the Astros that.

[@russmartin9549]

I didnt know until that movie, don Larsen pitched a perfect game in the world series and vin Scully did broadcast it live

[@BucaneerBri]

Loved it!

[@davidbowman4259]

RIP to the greatest announcer in history.

[@taputechnic]

He was one of my favorite players growing up, but with flamethrowers all over the place now, my memory of Ryan was starting to fade. The first two pitches reminded me, though, how good he was. That first fastball had some serious tailing action, and then that curve ball!

[@ciarankelly6223]

I remember this... at Randy and Cathy Parker's wedding, and every man in the church ran out to the parking lot to hear the final inning on the radio of Tom Price's car

[@jamesbailey7810]

These are the days where they didnt worry about pitch counts and also a legend calling a legend here scully on ryan

[@bryantc2583]

Scully calling Nolan's 5th no hitter makes it even sweeter!! 💯

[@motnosniv]

Vin and Chick...the two best announcers ever. What a treat to grow up in the SoCal area.

[@georgefloydspaceshuttlepro1839]

Bob Uecker is the best

[@neon920]

Add Bob Miller of the Kings. Uecker got notoriety nationally thanks to the Cleveland Indians Movie

[@jra1366]

There's nothing like seeing a moment like this....the best part is vin scully calling the game understanding the moment....yet even though he's calling for the Dodgers....listen to one of the greatest....when it happens....he always stays quiet....

[@jameskonners8304]

Awesome, just awesome....Nolan Ryan, Vin Scully, Classic Baseball.....Legends. I miss these days terribly, times were so much simpler. They don’t make them like Nolan Ryan man. Jacob Degrom for sure if he could only stay healthy.

[@briantotten7167]

Whenever I need to get pumped up I watch a video of Nolan Ryan.

[@mikeburks9641]

what a talented guy,dam you know that 100 + mph fast ball was scary, and to be able to throw for as long as he did. Sandy kofax and Bob Gibson were dam good but they didn't last as long as Nolan.

[@paysonfox88]

The Reason Nolan Ryan is such a legend in particular -- his no hitters were no doubters. In at least 3 of the 7 no hitters he recorded -- 16+K's were involved. Both no hitters for Texas Rangers had like 15 and 16 K's , and one for the California Angels had 17. Nolan also threw a couple of 1 - hitters each with 19 K's ... When that guy was on-- HE WAS ON!!! Nobody can really say about 4 of his 7 no hitters "he got lucky on that play" for some sensational catch or extra effort on a foul ball. In his first 2 no hitters, there was no solid contact made at all, and 17K's in the 2nd one. In Fact, in the 2nd NO hitter in California, Norm Cash (a former .366 Batter and batting champ) came up in the 9th for his 3rd at bat with a clubhouse table leg to swing at the pitch , instead of a bat. Umpire made him get a real bat and 2 pitches later he promptly hit a weak pop up. Norm said of that game "the guy had otherworldly stuff.. it was a complete joke... I said I wasn't going to hit his stuff anyway when the umpire made me get a bat, why not let me try with the table leg..."

[@jameshowland7393]

"Forget about the curve ball, Ricky. Give him the heater."

[@macdaddy8483]

Here it comes Parkman, ole #1, The Terminator, you hit it, you can rename it!

[@dustinpomeroy8817]

Id call that one the masturbator

[@russmartin9549]

-lou brown

[@TimCarter]

That brings back memories. I was one of the million or so fans who was watching this.

[@elprez1]

"Over to first…he's got it,"---followed by 30+ seconds of silence. It's counterintuitive, but some of the best announcers know when to be quiet. Vin was the best.

[@haydencook682]

He had seven 1 hitters at that point too? Wow that's amazing! He's one of the most dominant athletes of all time!!

[@paysonfox88]

He had the most no hitters broken up in the 9th inning ever. I thought Yu Darvish would take that title from him after losing his 3rd potential no-no that late in the game, but Darvish has fallen way off that now, he's a joke.

[@jmar5203]

@@paysonfox88 he's not a joke bro.

[@trainman42dude]

Vin Scully was the master at knowing when to let the crowd excitement take center stage. After 6:10 he doesn't say a word!! Quite a few announcers could learn this lesson about when to stay quiet.

[@francismedeiros498]

The classic drop and drive pitcher, a beautiful thing to watch pure power

[@benlujan288]

Ran into Vin Scully at a department store in Los Angeles. Asked for an autograph -- though he looked to be in a hurry, he was the politest guy in the world, signing and talking a while. A legend and a fine gentleman. It's said often, but in this case it's true: They don't make them like Scully anymore!

[@georgefloydspaceshuttlepro1839]

If he looked to be in a hurry you shouldn't have asked for the autograph. That was rude

[@forcedtosignup2]

Amazing difference in the speed of the game. Nolan, despite being in his 9th inning, is just right back up for the next pitch. And the hitters aren't stepping out over and over again to adjust, re-strap, re-tie, and generally waste time on every pitch. Maybe the MLB should study these games...

[@nikonmark37814]

Agree, MLB needs to take a look at a real game instead of the games hitters play when stepping out and wasting time. Managers need to look at this game and say oh yea, 9 innings, that's what I expect from my starters!

[@soulfulterrain3143]

The Greatest baseball announcer in history commenting on my favorite pitcher of all-time.

[@heyitswesty]

I named my son after Nolan Ryan and Nolan Bushnell, two very important figures in my own life. His mother calls him "Nolie" so I was tickled to hear Vin call Ryan that. Good vid thanks.

[@davidrice3337]

You named your kid after beans ?

[@MasterTapes1960]

Record's are made to be broken However, Nolan Ryan's 5714 strikeouts will never be touched

[@Solitude47152]

Never

[@GABRIELA-ACEVEDO.]

@NolanEP or 19 consecutive seasons with 300 strikeouts per year

[@bigchris8578]

Shows how great Vin Scully was as an announcer when he was employed by the Dodgers, yet somehow would announce the game in its setting without being a homer about it like the guys who announce games today. I miss Vinnie...

[@williamdunphy352]

I remember it well. NBC-Joe Garagiola & Tony Kubek KTTV (Dodgers TV)-Vin Scully & Ross Porter KABC (Dodgers Radio)-Jerry Doggett & Scully

[@JimmyLeg]

Thank you so much for posting this. Thank you.

[@andywindes4968]

My pleasure. Someday I'll get the tape transferred to digital and post a better and more complete copy.

[@twolak1972]

What a athlete. NOBODY did it better. Threw 2 more before retiring. His last at 44. GOD almighty

[@FOTAP97]

Dodger fan since 1978 here, and this is so fun to see again…😊

[@gslep11]

Most exciting pitcher to watch in MLB history

[@deloysterns]

Thank you for posting this..Have always wanted to Hear Vin's call of this.

[@williamdunphy352]

@@briangreenberg6021 Jerry Doggett did Dodgers Radio. Ross Porter co-did the post game interview with NBC's Tony Kubek on NBC & KTTV.

[@williamdunphy352]

@@briangreenberg6021 This is from KTTV Channel 11. Owned by Metromedia at the time. Now owned by Fox.

[@andrewwindes4047]

I knew the game was on both NBC and the Dodger feed here in Las Vegas that day. I said to my dad, "I'm going to record it, Ryan's going to throw #5 today." I recorded the Dodger channel because I knew Scully would call the end of the game if there was a no-hitter. I have no idea how I got so lucky that day because I've never won a sports bet in my life. I need to get the whole game transferred to digital so I can post it, but I'd probably violate the Dodger's copyright.

[@deloysterns]

@Andrew please post it

[@russellwilliams4064]

Dusty Baker: on deck for Aaron's 715. Last out of Ryan's #5

[@pocobull]

Nolan Ryan didn't pitch a complete game because he pitched a no hitter, he pitched a complete game because he was the starter that day.

[@veteranpatriot4474]

It's 1241am Saturday morning October, 30th, 2021. I just finished watching the Atlanta Braves defeat the Houston Astros 2-0 in game 3 of the 2021 World Series to take a 2-1 series lead. I'm 56 and while lying in my bed as my Wife snores Her way into dream land I came across this video, I had turned 16 and remember watching this game in Virginia and hearing Vin Scully work His Magic with words. Truth be told I'd rather listed to Vin Scully call a game than see one in person, He could actually describe what I saw better than my eyes could see it. What a National treasure. I truly mean this from the Bottom of My Heart, Thank You God for Creating Vin Scully and Thank you for letting Me be alive when you did it.

[@Bugkiller08]

I was in attendance for #4 against Baltimore. My first ever trip to the ballpark. Unforgettable day!!

[@tradewins]

I was watching this broadcast. Nice to see the last inning again!

[@foodflights1408]

I was lucky enough to be at this game. My buddy and I weren't going to go because we'd already seen Ryan pitch several times that season. But it was the only day we were able to make the game so we got tickets and went. Talk about a baseball god's blessing!! Even got Ryan to sign my Topps card and ticket stub from the game. They even printed one of those cardboard records on the back of an Alpha-Bits cereal box with Gene Elston's call of the last 3 outs of the game. Wish I still had that record....

[@ijustgottasay1281]

I got a few of the cardboard records from a subsequent Sunday edition of the Houston Chronicle newspaper. Rather small square-shaped in Astro colors if I remember correctly. I must still have them tucked away somewhere.

[@marksmith823]

I was there for two of his no hitters ! Amazing pitcher !! You’d get a 100 mph heater followed by an 87 mph curveball that looked like it was going to hit you between the eyes ! He had several bailout strike outs !

[@davidellis5141]

Nice easy going approach of Vin " The Master "

[@plushman3685]

"What a sweet, beautiful moment."

[@jamescravens8197]

Now that's the way you do it Just be quiet and let you enjoy the moment Thank you Thank you Vince

[@andywindes4968]

This was a nationally televised game, but at the time channel 5 in Las Vegas picked up the Dodger feed and so I had a choice of two channels to watch it on. There was never a question. Scully/Doggett/Porter were a great trio. In a few days it will be 40 years since this game was played. I'm so lucky to have recorded it. Back then, only a few of us had VCR's, and it's really cool the tape still works.

[@jamescravens8197]

@@andywindes4968 Baseball was fun to watch back then Now not so much But that goes for any sport

[@frankzito1660]

Two of the best to ever do what they did. Vin Scully and Lynn Nolan Ryan.

[@orlandopanelli1949]

2 of the best of all time Vin Scully and Nolan Ryan. And one the worst of all time. Joe West.

[@mwilliams1330]

They are both so good they need to be voted twice into the hall of fame.

[@PereMersenne]

West is STILL umping. Everyone thinks he is blind. He must have pictures of someone.

[@kdm28]

I remember this on TV as a kid. I think Ryan homered to left, too.

[@dalecosby2261]

@@kdm28 I wish I could have gone, but I was a baby at the time. My dad was there though. Rooting for the Dodgers

[@WaltGekko]

Who is STILL umpiring games 38 years later.

[@luisrodriguez-mb7cc]

Ryan had a supernatural arm, he was able to pitch for more than 20 years without losing velocity in his pitches. The only regret he may have had is he played most of his Hall of Fame career in bad teams hence preventing him from winning more games , more pennants and more World Series Titles. in fact , he only won only one ring when he was a young prospect with the Mets in 1969. I salute you Nolan Ryan. P.D his most strikeouts record may never be broken considering Starting pitchers go for 5 to 6 innings in today´s baseball at the most. It´s one of those milestones that will stand the test of time for years to come.

[@andywindes4968]

The Astros made the playoffs three times while he was there, including two trips to the league championship. Sometimes I think all the romance built up around him has clouded the way people remember him. Yes, he was dominant when he was on his game, but he was terribly unpredictable. As an Astros fan back then, in big game situations I'd much rather have Mike Scott or Joe Niekro pitching.

[@luisrodriguez-mb7cc]

@@andywindes4968 Really ? Scott or Nikro over Ryan? You may be an Astro fan and I respect that But I'm Baseball fan and Ryan in one of the best pitchers ever Although Nikro and Scott put out interesting numbers they don' t come even close to the performance the express' ones Yes , he was wild at times , but he also bad luck Out of the seasons he played as a professional pitcher How many were under winning teams? 5 or 6 out of 27?. How many games were thrown overboard because relievers on his teams sucked or Ryan' s run support didn' t help him? You could make a case had Ryan played for the Yankees, Reds ,A's, Orioles, Bucks during the 70's and 80's But no He played for the Angels and Rangers most of his career And those teams performed poorly during those years To emulate his case Felix Hernandez played his entire career for the Mariners and still put out outstanding numbers, but not not amazing numbers. Why? Because the team basically sucked most of the time. To me Ryan is one of the greatest starting pitchers of all time along with Cy Young, Walter Johnson, Sandy Koufax, Bob Gibson ,etc.

[@mylittlepitbull3143]

Just checking out the throwing motion 30 years removed from my baseball career. What a beautiful throwing motion he had.

[@soaringvulture]

It was the very definition of a throwing motion. Absolutely perfect.

[@wavyremix]

These are the best Astros uniforms

[@rmac5584]

Gotta love those cereal box colors

[@spy1965]

Amen!

[@Beezlie727]

Cuz everybody associates it with Ryan, most likely!

[@shaughnziech2193]

Michael Edelstone the problem with the uniform is that the colors became a de facto strike zone

[@pukulu]

It's great to hear Scully's voice again.

[@tonyburkett8155]

Was an still am a huge fan of one of the games best ever !!

[@johnnyjoey]

Nolan Ryan and Vin Scully! Doesn’t get any better than this!

[@rjg7112]

A no-no against the eventual world series winner. And 36 years later both teams end up playing one hell of a good series.

[@barryallison5378]

It's not only 7 no hitters but 7-1 hitters also. Without a doubt the greatest of all time

[@richardpartin9378]

My opinion: Nolan Ryan is the best pitcher to ever do it. Period. 🐐. 7 no hitters! 12 one hitters! 18 two hitters! 5,714 strikeouts! Pure domination. With a lifetime batting average against .204.

[@albundy6008]

And with all of that, he never won a Cy Young.

[@kennethsteinfield6104]

That second-pitch curveball to Reggie Smith was SICK! And you could tell from the way the Dodgers limped to the plate that they knew they weren't going to get a hit.

[@davidrice3337]

I dont believe ive ever listened to Vin Scully without goosebumps

[@otismygotis3670]

I was in the stands for all 7 of Nolan Ryan's no hitters. Also saw Hank Aaron's 715th hr, Kirk Gibson's hr in the '88 World Series and was in Mission Control in Houston for the Apollo 11 moon landing. Almost forgot to mention I was there when Evil Knievel tried jumping Snake River canyon.

[@Artessnow]

Did you catch a glimpse of who was in the grassy knoll in Dallas in 63?

[@davew9642]

And he still got 2 more after this. Nobody will ever come close to even tying his record.

[@kirkfelgenhauer9941]

I was at this game with my brother John! Never forget it!!

[@kevingohdcantgo12-09]

Vin scully man... He was happy when they got the final out. Good man

[@LewisLudwig]

I was at this game!!! Surprisingly lots of empty seats even though the game was sold out.

[@16rumpole]

I remember watching this at home and being on pins and needles in the later innings.

[@rogerodle8750]

Ryan was 46 when he retired -- still throwing mid-90s

[@stevegutfeld5128]

I listened to Vinny as a young teen in Hayward, we got Dodger games at nite. I heard the Giants no hitter by Koufax. Vinny was amazing!

[@chocolatte6157]

One of my all time favorites. Ryan

[@spg1026]

Vin was a baseball fan at his core. Dodger blue but still a true fan of baseball.

[@andywindes4968]

Absolutely. You could tell he was attached to the Dodgers, but he was a baseball guy first and foremost. He's absolutely pulling for Ryan and the Astros by the end of this one.

[@scottgraham1548]

What an amazing accomplishment for Ryan! Joe West was a disgrace even then! Just look at his arrogance as he waves off the swing/strike from first base line...what a buffoon!

[@tombstone1111]

Agreed. Worst umpire ever and an all around pile of horse shit.

[@robertsheets8021]

@Patrick 1 and 1a on the worst ever list.

[@minx4683]

Joe West being Joe West. This clip is of a moment from like 38 years ago and seeing Joe West react like that got my blood pressure up. Ugh!

[@DaDitka]

I don't know, I think Angel Hernandez would say to you, "Hold my beer," when it comes to the worst umpire ever. But I get what you are saying.

[@Dutchinvegas]

I loved these Astros jerseys Bring them back!!!!

[@slowmo338]

They wear them about 2x a year.

[@chadop6792]

I grew up with living the Dodgers and Angels. Saw Nolan pitch a no hitter live. Always loved seeing him pitch. I have no remorse this was against the Dodgers. In fact I'm glad, getting to hear the greatest announcer if all time call for the greatest pitcher of all time, what's not to love. One of my favorite prized possessions is a signed foul ball from this game from Nolan himself. No I wasn't lucky enough to see two of his no now live I bought it at an auction and will never sell it. Class is an understatement on both Nolan and Vin.

[@mr.wizard2974]

i still rrmember nolans 5000th strikeout....Rickey Henderson

[@tobymoore849]

I was there

[@Donhinton]

@@tobymoore849 I was there as well, and the 7th no hitter. Missed win 300 sadly but can't be there for everything I guess.

[@WaltGekko]

@@Donhinton Win 300 for Ryan was in Milwaukee (few today realize the Brewers were an American League team through 1997 originating as the Seattle Pilots in 1969 before moving to Milwaukee days before the 1970 season was to start).

[@mr.wizard2974]

@@tobymoore849 Wow. I saw it on TV! You know the great Reggie Jackson once said he feared Nolan Ryan!

[@craighutto9282]

We could only get upper deck seats for that game at the old Arlington Stadium, but I'll never forget that moment.

[@bruinjer]

My dad and I watched this game on Channel 11 (in LA)... what a moment!

[@andywindes4968]

I actually taped this game up in Las Vegas. Local channel 5 carried the Dodger games. This was 1981, when VCR's were still rare and the tapes expensive, but I had a funny feeling before the game that Ryan was going to get #5. Even though the game was on NBC nationally, I figured if Ryan got his no-no, I'd want Vin calling it. This is probably the only correct prediction I have made in my whole life. I have the whole game on tape and someday will get it transferred digitally and post it.

[@dannymundycomedy]

Vin Scully. Greatest baseball announcer ever,or that ever will be. Imo

[@sjhammer100]

Was fortunate enough to be around to see him pitch.

[@michaelsheible7679]

LA - Davey Lopes (Manager), Dusty Baker (Manager), Mike Scioscia (Manager), Steve Garvey Hou - Nolan Ryan (MLB Texas - President and CEO), Phil Garner (Manager), Jose Cruz, Art Howe (Manager)

[@JAMwithGeo]

I watched this game on television. Mike Scioscia pulled a liner into right field that was nearly a hit. Terry Puhl, the right fielder made a running catch to save the no hitter for Nolan Ryan.

[@jaycompany4886]

Against a tough Dodger lineup, too....Ryan was something else.

[@westernwrangler1542]

Just happened on this... Great Pitcher, perhaps greatest! Notice how quickly he works? Seven no-hitters, 6000+ strikeouts, and look how quickly he works, unlike today's pitchers who you could read a book between pitches sometimes...

[@wilrobles5392]

I saw the game on TV. I rooted for Nolan even though I’ve been a Dodger fan all my life. A great moment to relive.

[@kevinconnor6035]

I was thinking while watching this how interesting it is that Vin Scully was clearly rooting for the no-hitter too. I don't know the circumstances surrounding this game (whether the Dodgers were out of the pennant race or whether it was so early that it didn't really matter yet), but it's nice to see an announcer put his team aside and cheer for greatness. I suspect if an announcer did that today, his home fan base would get furious.

[@wilrobles5392]

Kevin Connor Or they might wait for him in the parking lot.

[@jlobiafra]

Kevin Connor I can tell you it was September 26 1981 because I mentioned in a thread already I was supposed to go that game but my aunt went into labor

[@wilrobles5392]

Carlos M if it were my aunt, I probably would have opted for the game.

[@jlobiafra]

Wil Robles well I was 10 at the time, I had no choice 😢

[@danabarnhardt1575]

The only thing more impressive than the pitches of this LEGENDARY MAN is his character.

[@paulrose6359]

Wait,.....he's past the 100 pitch count, pull him out now,........ He would never have a chance today of going the distance with the thinking in Baseball today, and I hate that.

[@MauiMedicineMan]

They say it is to lengthen their career. I think Ryan played 27 years. So much for that theory!

[@jeffreysmith5175]

He probably tell them off like get off my hill. Pitchers today are pansy. But you know I can't blame all on the pitchers it's the owners they are afraid their pitcher will get hurt if he pitches too much. I hear the big baby crying