(LOT 1314)
1968 Topps #177 Nolan Ryan Rookie PSA 7 NM
RYAN ROOKIE!!! Who could have possibly imagined that when a young fireballer named Nolan Ryan joined the NY Mets in 1968, he would ultimately become our National Pastime's all-time strikeout and no-hitter king, as well as the game's arguable most dominating all-time pitcher? Indeed, the flame-throwing Ryan ended his career with 5,386 strikeouts and seven no-hitters, as well as setting the single-season "K" record via his 383 whiffs in 1973. His iconic stature was cemented in stone when he was voted as the starting pitcher on baseball's All-Century Team in 1999, justifying why collectors seek his prized artifacts. Like virtually every other player, Nolan's most treasured cardboard keepsake is his 1968 Topps rookie subject that he shares with Jerry Koosman, presented here in a superb PSA 7 holder, and revealing many of the pack-fresh attributes required for this ultra-desirable assessment!

MIN BID $1,000
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