Today in Baseball History: May 1st

1991 On May 1, 1991, Nolan Ryan of the Texas Rangers pitches the seventh no-hitter of his career. The 44-year-old Ryan, who defeats the Toronto Blue Jays, 3-0, becomes the oldest pitcher to hurl a no-hit game. Ryan's masterpiece includes 16 strikeouts and only two walks.

1991 On May 1, 1991, Rickey Henderson of the Oakland A's becomes the all-time leader in stolen bases. Henderson steals the 939th base of his career, breaking the record held by Hall of Famer Lou Brock. Henderson's breaks the record in the fourth inning, when he swipes third base against catcher Matt Nokes of the New York Yankees.

1980 On May 1, 1980, Bill Madlock of the Pittsburgh Pirates receives a 15-game suspension and a $5,000 fine for hitting umpire Jerry Crawford in the face with his glove during a recent game. Madlock will appeal the suspension and continue playing until June 6, when he decides to withdraw his protest.

1978 On May 1, 1978, former major league pitcher and controversial book author Jim Bouton begins a comeback with the Savannah Braves of the Southern League. The 39-year-old Bouton will eventually earn a promotion to the Atlanta Braves, where he will struggle in a late-season stint.

1974 On May 1, 1974, Dock Ellis of the Pittsburgh Pirates hits three batters during the first inning of a game against the Cincinnati Reds. Ellis, who admits to intentionally trying to hit each Reds batter that faces him, is taken out of the game by Pirates manager Danny Murtaugh.

1969 On May 1, 1969, Don Wilson of the Houston Astros pitches his second career no-hitter. Wilson strikes out 15 in downing the Cincinnati Reds, 4-0. Only nine days earlier, Wilson had lost a 14-0 decision to the Reds.

1965 On May 1, 1965, Los Angeles Dodgers star Tommy Davis breaks his ankle sliding into second base. Although Davis will go on to play another 11 seasons, he will never recapture the All-Star form he displayed prior to the injury. In 1962, Davis led the National League with a .346 batting average and 153 RBIs.

1951 On May 1, 1951, future Hall of Famer Mickey Mantle blasts the first home run of his career in an 8-3 victory over the Chicago White Sox. In the same game, former Negro Leagues star Minnie Minoso becomes the first black player in the history of the White Sox' franchise. Minoso belts a home run in his first major league at-bat.

1920 On May 1, 1920, the Boston Braves and Brooklyn Robins play the longest tie in history - a 26-innings marathon. Braves second baseman Tony Boeckel and Charlie Pick each go 0-for-11 at the plate during the 1-1 deadlock.