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Top Sports Facts to Know From 5/1/20
Major milestones & records to know from May 1st, 2020 including Nolan Ryan's Historic no-hitter and 3 dominant hitters in the 2010s
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With live sports currently suspended, most of the current facts being released are from previously historic events. Whether it’s Ricky Henderson’s stolen bases record or Alex Smith’s solid winning percentage, here are the top sports facts to know from May 1, 2020:
On this date in 1991, Rickey Henderson stole 3rd base off Yankees pitcher Tim Leary in the bottom of the 4th inning. It was his 939th career stolen base, passing Lou Brock for the most in MLB history.
— ESPN Stats & Info (@ESPNStatsInfo) May 1, 2020
Henderson finished his career with 1,406 stolen bases. pic.twitter.com/y7TB8RyXxk
The Rangers pitcher was still one of the best pitchers in the game towards the end of his career.
On this day in 1991, Nolan Ryan threw his 7th career no-hitter, extending his MLB record.
At 44 years and 90 days old, he became the oldest pitcher to throw a no-hitter, breaking the mark held by….himself, when he threw a no-hitter the season prior at 43 years, 131 days old. pic.twitter.com/FjS9lqx2L6— ESPN Stats & Info (@ESPNStatsInfo) May 1, 2020
“Project 11” is a special E:60 airing at 7:30 ET on ESPN. It looks at the life of Alex Smith, who hasn't played in the NFL since breaking his right fibula and tibia on Nov. 18, 2018.
— ESPN Stats & Info (@ESPNStatsInfo) May 1, 2020
From 2013-17, Tom Brady and Russell Wilson were the only QBs with more wins than Smith (50). pic.twitter.com/diizUdDwDf
Burrow’s already a National Champion but was selected #1 overall to do something Dalton was never able to: Win a NFL Playoff game.
The Bengals have released QB Andy Dalton.
Dalton is the only QB in the Super Bowl Era to lose his first four playoff starts.
Cincinnati has lost 8 consecutive playoff games – only the Lions (current 9-game streak) have a longer postseason losing streak all-time. pic.twitter.com/LisXpe4Fft— Stats By STATS (@StatsBySTATS) April 30, 2020
All 3 of these players dominated the 2010s decade.
.@MikeTrout, @MiguelCabrera and Joey Votto each had 1.000+ OPS 3 times from 2010-2019. https://t.co/p4GzlNo3ny pic.twitter.com/fcAD1h88Tk
— MLB Stats (@MLBStats) April 30, 2020
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