This Date In MLB History - June 5th

Thirty years ago today . . .


June 5, 1981 - Houston's Nolan Ryan passes Early Wynn as baseball's all-time walks allowed leader, giving up two walks in a 3-0 win over the Mets to raise his total to 1,777. Ryan also fans ten batters while pitching a five-hitter.  When Ryan's career ends, his final total rises to 2,795 walks allowed, the current MLB record.

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