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April 18, 1970: Mets' Nolan Ryan sets team record with 15 strikeouts in first career shutout – Society for American Baseball Research
Nolan Ryan: The Mets Years (Part Two- 1970 thru the 1972 Trade)
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SABR 50 at 50: Record-Setting Events – Society for American Baseball Research
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1970 04 18 Mets vs Phillies Nolan Ryan 15 Strikeouts Radio Broadcast (Bob Murphy)
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1970 04 18 Mets vs Phillies Nolan Ryan 15 Strikeouts Radio Broadcast (Bob Murphy)
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Nolan Ryan 1st career strikeout.
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Ryan strikes out 19 for third time
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Ultimate Mets Database - Memories of Nolan Ryan
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SABR 50 at 50: Record-Setting Events – Society for American Baseball Research
Will anyone ever beat Nolan Ryan's career strike out record? - Quora