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But, it still wasnt enough to get them over the hump once October rolled around. Unser's card is one of the most difficult in the set to find in top condition, with just twelve examples having received a PSA 9 grade with none higher, forcing set builders pay up for it in this shape. And in this guide we'll look at his best mainstream cards and some of my favorite oddball issues as well. Topps card makers liked to keep it simple and minimalistic with the colors. The lids measure a tiny 1-7/8" and you rarely see them come up for sale or auction because of their scarcity. But there's no arguing this card's eye appeal. This card was made by the O-Pee-Chee Company Limited, a confectionery company that produced candy. While no one number jumped off the newspaper page for his 1973 campaign, Yastrzemski's value to the Red Sox was much more than the sum of its parts. This card is bright and colorful overall with strong eye appeal as Ryan looks to be signaling a fastball during warm-ups. However, those grey borders are precisely why this card can be so valuable since they easily show wear and that makes them tough to find in top grade. $78.00, $130.00 $35.99, $39.99 64K subscribers in the baseballcards community. Ross is the founder of Old Sports Cards and has been collecting sports cards for over 30 years. Condition is much better than I expected. Topps used a picture of him from a game in those years and put it on this card. He led the league in walks, again, with 162. It is one of the many Topps cards that graded PSA 8. And after unanimously winning American League Rookie of the Year honors, Topps featured him as part of their much-celebrated "All-Star Rookie Team," easily noted by the golden cup in the lower-left corner. We may earn an affiliate commission if you Here the background is the color of the sky, an intense blue. It shows Nolan in the 1970s while playing for the California Angels. I've always loved the cursive team names and wavy player name banners in this set. 1969 Dick Butkus Topps Football Card #139 PSA 3.5 VG+ Chicago Bears HOF (#394322805034). Try using a different browser or disabling ad blockers. Everything from the crisp image, to the pose, the card has a very clean and appealing design. While the 1973 season wasnt the benchmark moment of Cincinnati Reds backstop Johnny Benchs illustrious career (pun intended), it was yet another highly productive season from arguably the best all-around catcher in MLB history. Within the set were also several great subsets, including: While the hobby may have mixed opinions on the aesthetic appeal of this set, there's no doubting that it contains huge star power and great value overall. That season was also the closest Ryan would ever come to winning a Cy Young award. Theyd title their cards like this Nolan Ryan named The Sweet Spot. Heres another baseball card from Topps. This photo was taken between 1989 and 1993 when Nolan was playing for the Texas Rangers. Ryan retired in 1993 at age 46 with a record 5,714 strikeouts. $58.49, $64.99 220 - California Angels #220, 1973 Topps Set-Break #220 Nolan Ryan #220, 1973 Topps Nolan Ryan #220 California Angels Hall of Fame strikeout king, 1973 Topps baseball #220 NOLAN RYAN HOF Pitcher EX condition California Angels #220, 1973 Topps Nolan Ryan #220 Los Angeles Angels #220, 1973 Topps Baseball Card # 220 Nolan Ryan - New York Mets - Nolan Ryan #220, 1973 Topps #220 Nolan Ryan Baseball Card HOF California Angels, 1973 Topps #220 NOLAN RYAN, Angels, HOF, No Creases, Very Nice #220, 1973 Topps Nolan Ryan #220 Angels HOF VG #220, 1973 Topps Baseball #220 Nolan Ryan Angel Free Ship, 1973 Topps Set-Break #220 Nolan Ryan LOW GRADE (crease) *GMCARDS* #220, 1973 Topps Nolan Ryan #220 Set Break Crease California Angels #220, 1973 Topps NOLAN RYAN #220 CALIFORNIA ANGELS, 1973 Topps Baseball Nolan Ryan #220 California Angels EX BUF, 1973 Topps #220 Nolan Ryan ANGELS VG - EX, 1973 TOPPS NOLAN RYAN #220 PSA 7 NM #220, 1973 TOPPS NOLAN RYAN #220 PSA 7 NM #220, 1973 Topps #220 Nolan Ryan California Angels MLB HOF PSA 7, 1973 Topps NOLAN RYAN ANGELS #220 PSA 7 NM, 1973 Topps #220 Nolan Ryan Angels HOF PSA 7 NM *9287, 1973 TOPPS NOLAN RYAN #220 PSA 7 NM ANGELS HOF #220, 1973 Topps #220 Nolan Ryan PSA 7 NM California Angels, 1973 Topps Baseball Nolan Ryan #220 PSA 7 NM HOF Angels, 1973 TOPPS #220 NOLAN RYAN ANGELS HOF PSA 7 A3491132-383, 1973 TOPPS #220 NOLAN RYAN ANGELS HOF PSA 7 A3473330-022, 1973 TOPPS #220 NOLAN RYAN ANGELS HOF PSA 7 A3469135-633, 1973 TOPPS #220 NOLAN RYAN ANGELS HOF PSA 7 A3459596-635, 1973 Topps Set Break Nolan Ryan PSA 7 #220 NM #220, 1973 TOPPS #220 NOLAN RYAN PSA 7 06584350 #220, 1973 TOPPS #220 NOLAN RYAN ANGELS HOF PSA 7 Baseball Card #220, 1973 Topps #220 Nolan Ryan California Angels HOF PSA 7 NM, 1973 Topps Set-Break #220 Nolan Ryan PSA 7 NM #220, 1973 TOPPS #220 NOLAN RYAN ~ ANGELS HOF PSA 8 NM-MINT MLB Baseball #220, 1973 TOPPS #220 NOLAN RYAN PSA 8 NM/MT #220, 1973 Topps #220 Nolan Ryan ANGELS PSA 8 NM-MT, 1973 Topps #220 Nolan Ryan (HOF) PSA 8 Baseball Card #220, 1973 Topps SET BREAK #220 Nolan Ryan Freshly Graded PSA 8 NM - MT, 1973 TOPPS NOLAN RYAN #220 PSA 8 NMMT ANGELS WOW! This is a 1981 Topps card of Nolan, a year after he joined the Houston Astros team. NOLAN RYAN 1973 TOPPS #220 PSA 6 EX-MT HOF NEW LABEL BASEBALL CARD ANGELS COLOR! And he did so over a career that spanned across four different decades. But, it was still a fantastic individual year for their star first baseman. They started out making chewing gum and candy. Although he failed to make the All-Star team in 1987, he led the league with a 2.76 ERA and came as close to topping 300 strikeouts in a season while in an Astros uniform after racking up 270. They made many types of cards which included baseball cards. It is graded GEM 10 which means it is flawless and perfect. Etsys 100% renewable electricity commitment includes the electricity used by the data centers that host Etsy.com, the Sell on Etsy app, and the Etsy app, as well as the electricity that powers Etsys global offices and employees working remotely from home in the US. 1973 Topps Nolan Ryan PSA 8 - $550 With 10.6 strikeouts per nine innings, Nolan had a career-high strikeout total of 383 in 1973. He was just as good in the postseason, too, hitting .381 with a jaw-dropping 1.149 OPS in the team's National League Championship Series tilt with the New York Mets. They may seem simple but I think they give the card a lot of character. But, four more seasons of play allowed him to pile on another 684 total bases to finish his Hall of Fame career with 6,856. But, it was his grit and toughness that helped lift them from their doldrums just a few years later and reestablish their championship pedigree. Even the image of Ryan himself looks very structured. He is seen wearing the California Angels cap and uniform. This estimate is based on the card being PSA or BGS graded. 1972 Steve Spurrier Topps Football Card #291 ROOKIE San Francisco 49ers High # (#394481003301), 1972 Willie Lanier AP #283 Topps Football Card PSA 9 Mint Graded HIGH # (#394128498745). This one features Nolan Ryan in his time with the Texas Rangers from 1989 to 1993. This is what a 100+ mph fastball looks like right before it's released. The biggest 30-day change Nolan Ryan cards are 2020 Topps Project by Sophia Chang, 2020 Topps Project by Jacob Rochester and 2020 Topps Project by Grotesk. He was a formidable offensive powerhouse with a gun for an arm, and he provided a needed bright spot during an otherwise forgettable 80-win season for the Bronx Bombers. Notes - Delivery *Estimated delivery dates include seller's handling time, origin ZIP Code, destination ZIP Code and time of acceptance and will depend on shipping service selected and receipt of cleared payment. The chart below is a comprehensive analysis of the games Ryan pitched in, specifically relating to his 1973 pitching statistics. 1973 Topps #220 Estimated PSA 9 Mint Value: $2,750 In 1973, Ryan would set the MLB single season record for most strikeouts with 383, besting Sandy Koufax's previous record of 382 by one strikeout. The future Mr. October provided indispensable All-Star production and loads of swagger to all three title runs. Ryan's 1985 Topps card is one of his best-looking of the decade as it features a great balance of color and imagery. It shows Nolan about to pitch. Topps would pay tribute to Ryan's 27 seasons in the big leagues with a commemorative card in their 1994 set. Those woodgrain borders, team logos, and player names in a comic font along the bottom are instantly recognizable. This was a player Reggie Jackson was the only guy he feared. O-Pee-Chee Card Nolan Ryan Houston Astros, 3. Its also home to a whole host of one-of-a-kind items made with love and extraordinary care. Yastrzemski's power had faded, but he got on base over 40% of the time for the fifth time in his career, walked over 100 times, and drove in nearly 100 runs, among others solid statistical exploits. The 1986 Topps set is another one of those sets that draws mixed opinions because of its design. It is nearly impossible to try and sum up how significant Hank Aaron's 1973 season was. They started making cards of baseball stars in 1980. Rookie cards of George Brett, Robin Yount, Jim Rice, and Gary Carter are the key focal points but Ryan's card is just as sought-after and expensive. But check this out - He threw two no-hitters in 1973. 4. Entering the 1973 season, Babe Ruth stood atop the all-time home run leaders list with 714 while both Hank Aaron and Willie Mays weren't too far behind with 673 and 654, respectively. Pacific used to make baseball, hockey and football cards. And for the second-straight year, Morgan followed up a banner regular season with an extremely disappointing postseason performance. Topps Nolan Ryan New York Mets High Number Baseball Card, 12. Helping lead the 99-win Reds to their third-straight NL West crown, Bench once again balanced all-world defensive play, game-planning, and a flair for the big hit. Then they focused on making cards with Nolans face on it. Loose, CIB, and New prices are the current market price. The last sale's most valuable Topps Nolan Ryan baseball card is the 1974 Topps Nolan Ryan baseball card number #20. With that approach, Ryan walked a hitter every two innings to lead the Majors in total walks with 162 free passes. 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