On this date, 1990: Nolan Ryan throws no-hitter against A’s

FILE – In this May 1, 1991, file photo, Texas Rangers pitcher Nolan Ryan is carried off the field by his teammates after throwing his seventh no-hitter, against the the Toronto Blue Jays in Arlington, Texas. Ryan was selected in the 12th round of the 1965 baseball draft. (AP Photo/Bill Janscha, File)(This story was originally published in 1990)

Nolan Ryan held time and the A’s at bay Monday night, throwing his sixth career no-hitter at the age of 43.

Ryan became the oldest pitcher in major league history to throw a no-hitter with a performance for the ages, especially the middle ages. He struck out 14 (all swinging) and walked two in the Texas Rangers’ 5-0 win over the A’s, extending his…