He was elected to the Hall of Fame in 1999 with more than 98 percent of the vote .
Nolan Ryan pitched in four different decades , tossed seven no - hitters and set an MLB record with 5,714 strikeouts .
Nolan Ryan was elected to the Hall of Fame in 1999 with more than 98 percent of the vote .
Nolan Ryan pitched in four different decades , tossed seven no - hitters and set an MLB record with 5,714 strikeouts .