August 22, 2026

On August 22, 1989, Nolan Ryan struck out Rickey Henderson for his 5,000th career strikeout. Which team was Ryan on?

Answer choices

• A. Texas Rangers
• B. Houston Astros
• C. California Angels
• D. New York Mets

What happened

Correct answer: Texas Rangers

Ryan became the first pitcher to reach 5,000 strikeouts as a member of the Rangers.

This question is part of the Replay Booth on This Day in Sports — a free daily sports history trivia game. Each entry includes original editorial context explaining why the moment mattered.

Open the Replay Booth