T-206 Sam Crawford Throwing Wahoo Sam, HOF PSA VG 3, T206 Ty Cobb Red Portrait HOF Detroit Tigers Piedmont 350-460 Subjects PSA 1.5, 1909 T206 Ty Cobb Green Portrait - PSA 2 (Sweet Caporal), 1909 T206 Piedmont -- Ty Cobb (portrait, green background) Detroit -- SGC 30 2, T206 Ty Cobb Bat Off Shoulder Detroit Tigers HOF Piedmont 350 Subjects SGC 2, 2006 eTopps HONUS WAGNER T206 Reprint /749 *PSA 10 Pop 6* Gem Mint & Rarely Seen, T206 Walter Johnson portrait HOF ~~ SGC 1 *sharp* ~~ Sweet Caporal 150/25 back, 1909 T206 Mordecai Brown Cubs on shirt Chicago HOF SGC 2 ***Sovereign 150***, T206 Piedmont 150: CHRISTY MATHEWSON "White Cap, New York Giants" ~ SGC 1. Donning his Pittsburgh Pirates gear, Clemente stands at bat staring intently off into the distance. He's also got one of the most comprehensive collections of John Jaha cards in existence (not that there are a lot of them). It looks nicer in a PRO 9.5 slab rather than in a Toploader. In 1971, Ryan was traded to the Angels in the American League. Per the official. If youve collected Topps baseball cards for any length of time, you are likely familiar with the fact that they like to include their past in the present. For Nolan Ryan, hes alongside a great. Genuine examples of the #177 Jerry Koosman/Nolan Ryan card from . Koosman might actually be a little overlooked in the hobby because hes a punchline of sorts by being the lesser in this pairing. Besides normal wear and tear that comes with any baseball card from the 1960s, finding a well-centered copy can be tough. Lynn "Nolan" Ryan Jr. has always had a calm demeanor, derived early on from Ryan's struggles in school. Instantly recognizable due to their burlap-colored borders, the 1968 Topps baseball card set is packed with Hall of Famers and anchored by two key rookie cards. The popularity of this card cannot be understated. For those looking for a better investment angle, I'd steer more toward the rarer OPC, Milton Bradley, or Venezuelan Topps rookie cards or, even better, find an autographed Ryan rookie. On the back, 1968 Topps Milton Bradley cards are a brighter yellow back when compared to the more golden color of the regular Topps card. That means he had a lot of time to attract many fans and collectors. So had his been a high number card, that would have surely boosted its value even more. As you know, high number cards are more scarce. 6.5 This website uses cookies to ensure you the best experience. 1968 Nolan Ryan Rookie Reprints cougar701 Posts: 541 April 9, 2016 10:31PM in Trading Cards & Memorabilia Forum Does anyone have some context for who produced these near exact duplicates of the Nolan Ryan Rookie and I assume other stars from 1968 Topps Set? The game itself appears to have been something of a failure so it wasnt as widely available as Milton Bradley probably would have hoped. Ross is the founder of Old Sports Cards and has been collecting sports cards for over 30 years. Please confirm that this mark significantly reduces the value of the card that is otherwise in very good condition. When you click on links to merchants on this site and make a purchase, this can result in this site earning a commission. Full Ryan Breakdown in my book Spotting Fakes. Do you guys know if there is a way to check the certificate # on the PRO website like you can on PSA and Beckett? (9) 1981 Topps Nolan Ryan #240 PSA 8, 1979 #115, 1982 #90 #5. Price: US $660.00 (approx C $900.50) View original item. Here's a nice one that recently sold for $1200: As shown, it's a clean, crisp auto with a HOF inscription. As opposed to the rest of the cards on the list, the Nolan Ryan rookie card does have some notable "downsides". In the interim, Ryan was elected to the Hall of Fame (in 1999), and his rookie card value saw the normal Cooperstown boost. I've already learned a lot just by reading these posts. This Ryan stands on the shoulders of cards like 1952 Topps Mickey Mantle, 1963 Topps Pete Rose, 1984 Donruss Don Mattingly, and a . 1 online source to buy and sell baseball cards and all cards. Love '83 Topps. Are you selling sports cards that were produced from 1868 - 1975? Ross is the founder of Old Sports Cards and has been collecting sports cards for over 30 years. I've read a lot about these secondary grading services and was wondering if I should send it in to PSA to be graded. 1982 Topps NOLAN RYAN #90 NM Houston Astros - Really Nice Card! On the OPC Ryan it says 'PTD in Canada'. "I'm all right. Generally speaking, though, here in late 2022, is going to cost you four figures for decent grades and likely six figures (or more) once you get to the upper regions of the grading scale. This one is easily distinguished due to the 'Venezuela' text at the bottom of the card. Number:This is again card #177but only cards #1-196 of the set were released in Canada which means Ryan barely made the cutoff. All autographs are authenticated by reputable authenticators PSA/DNA Start Over. For the most part, though, Ryans cards didnt and dont need any help in climbing every higher, and theyve spent most of the last 25 years or so riding along at the top of the market, again relative to the sets theyre in. No matter which 1968 Nolan Ryan Rookie Card or variation you go for, someone else is going to be along for the ride. He also loves to write about the hobby and has written for Beckett, Topps, SABR and of course, this website. You can reach him by email and through Twitter @tradercracks. His legacy is cemented forever and owning a Nolan Ryan rookie card is a great way to commemorate him in your personal collection. Wildlife vs Layton; UPS Theft; 49ers Collector in England Michael Jordan Rookie Cards Value Soaring: A Guide to . Sports Card Investor is currently tracking 82 Nolan Ryan baseball cards. This set the bar quite high for a gem mint copy of the card. Pricing & Fees. Collectors often joke that their Jerry Koosman rookie card is the most valuable in the set since Ryan actually shares this card with him. . But the easiest and most noticeable is the bright yellow color of the cards back. The burlap border of the '68 Topps design shows flaws easily and thus high-grade examples are not common. Theyre 1990s inserts. Lets be honest. 1968 Topps Nolan Ryan and Koosman Rookie Card SGC 1 *No Reserve* $207.50 16 bids $3.95 shipping 3d 2h 1968 Topps Nolan Ryan & Jerry Koosman Mets Rookie Stars RC PSA 2 Good $480.00 32 bids $5.00 shipping 13h 23m Authenticity Guarantee graded /autographed 1968 nolan ryan lot $899.00 $9.03 shipping or Best Offer SPONSORED 1980 Topps Baseball Cards Pick From List (Includes Rookies) EX Cond 401-600, 2022 TOPPS SERIES 2 SILVER PACK MOJO 1987 W/ RC - YOU PICK - COMPLETE YOUR SET, You Pick Topps 1970 1971 1972 1973 Stars Rookies High Numbers Aaron Rose Ex BX6A, 1968 TOPPS #177 NOLAN RYAN NEW YORK METS ROOKIE BASEBALL CARD SGC 3 VG, 2022 Donruss Baseball - Rookies & Stars - You Pick / Complete Your Set #1-230, 2019 Topps SILVER PACK 1984 Chrome Inserts Series 1 / Series 2 / Update You Pick, 1968 Topps Baseball Card #177 Nolan Ryan / Jerry Koosman Rookie VGEX. ), 2022 Topps Archives Base Cards HOF RC Build Complete Your Set 1-200, 1991 Topps - Complete Your Set #1-200 - Crisp Cards From Factory Sealed Break, 2022 Topps Heritage High Number Rookie Base Short Prints Insert Take Your Pick. Koosman may not have had the career Ryan did but he would go on to be named to two All-Star teams and even once finished second in voting for the Cy Young award. Simply put, he was one of the greatest and most feared pitchers to ever grace the mound. However, they can also act as a place holder for the real thing for those not wanting to spend the money on an original. Before using this information to make a buying or selling decision, confirm the data by consulting the actual sales catalog and prices realized. All Vintage Cards is the number one destination for everything related to vintage baseball, basketball, hockey, and football cards. Sellers declare the item's customs value and must comply with customs declaration laws. But that wasnt the way for most Topps sets at the time. 1968 Topps Milton Bradley cards have a thin white line along one of the border edges. Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment. All but inserts4collectors refunded me when I threatened further action. 1909-11 T206 TY COBB Sweet Caporal 350-460/42 Bat Off Shoulder PSA 1 TIGERS HOF, PSA 10 Ty Cobb Honus Wagner Shoeless Joe One of One 1/1 Game Used Bat Card T206, 1909 T206 Red Portrait Ty Cobb Piedmont Back PSA 2.5 Centered Eye Appeal HOF, T206 Nap Lajoie Piedmont 350 With Bat PSA 4, 1909-1911 T206 Sweet Caporal Tris Speaker SGC Authentic Red Sox, 1909-11 T206 RARE Polar Bear Back TY COBB Red Portrait SGC 1.5 Tobacco Card, 1909 T206 Sweet Caporal 350 Ty Cobb Red Portrait PSA 4 VG-EX Good Centering. Extremely Rare T206 with a Ghost Image Back ! chart from PSA showing some recent pricing by grade: a lot tougher to find as compared to the Topps Ryan rookie, sales on eBay for an autographed Nolan Ryan Rookie card averaging about $1000 or more, 1968 Topps Rookie Stars #177 Nolan Ryan, Koosman RC, GMA Authentic, Looks EX, The Iconic Must Have in EVERY Card Collection - The 1968 TOPPS Nolan Ryan Rookie, NOLAN RYAN ROOKIE PSA 8 (OC). Free shipping for many products! DawgsGoneWild Posts: 104 Getting more into the intricacies of the card stock, the 1968 OPC Nolan Ryan is noticeably more brown as well. Or, feel free to call/text me at 305-684-6680! Ships Free $132 Login. 1968 topps nolan ryan rookie - reprint baseball card SeashellsandCards (664) $4.95 Nolan Ryan Rookie Card 1968 Topps Reprint #177 New York Mets SuperiorSportsInv (678) $9.95 FREE shipping 1968 Topps Nolan Ryan NY Mets Rookie Card Graded Gem MinT Reprint 10 no psa 10 no bgs 10 no cgc 10 fan art TreasuredBanknotes (52) $27.63 What a great look at Pete Rose standing in a batting pose doing what he did best: getting ready to hit the baseball. 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Bryan was a twelve-year-old boy with a collection of over 40,000 . Copyright 2022 - All Vintage Cards - All Rights Reserved. Heres How to Tell Them Apart. That surge helped lift all of Ryans card prices and, by the time he retired in 1993, you could count on his card sitting at or near the top of the value heap for whatever set they appeared in. The young Bench stares off into the distance wearing a backwards Reds cap on a bright blue day, giving this card a huge amount of character and eye appeal. If I send it in, should I send it in in the PRO holder or out of the holder? Centering is also a tough issue to watch out for. 4.5 Estimated Worth: Venezuelan Nolan Ryan rookies can be worth thousands of dollars even in low grade. Attached Images. $.75 Shipping ANY QTY - RC Rookie DK King. Need help buying or selling cards or have a general question about the hobby? 27 Winter Sports Card Catalog Auction 50060 (5) . Did people start cracking them out and then sending them to PSA and getting them back as trimmed? Goldin Auctions reported the winning bid. Ryan is flanked by fellow Mets' hurler, Jerry Koosman, on his 1968 Topps Rookie Stars card #177. 7.5 The card front design features 1968 Rookie Stars in big, bold, red lettering. That said, its unicorn-like status makes it the ultimate prize in the hunt Nolan Ryan Rookie Cards and other related releases. Top 10 Baseball Cards Worth Money Of All Time. As the buyer, you should be aware of possible: . Of course. You can see stats, World Series, awards and more. 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This Ryan autographed rookie card sold at a discount due to the smaller autograph and the poor placement and lack of clarity in Ryan's autograph. 1968 Topps #177 Nolan Ryan /Jerry Koosman Rookie Card HOF RC Graded PSA 1 (MC) $419.95 Seller: kardsharkz (6,335) 100% Buy It Now +$5.60 shipping Authenticity Guarantee Sponsored 1968 TOPPS NOLAN RYAN ROOKIE CARD - #177 - Bv$2500+ - Original Pre-Owned $599.95 Seller: mrdscollectibles (14,888) 100% or Best Offer +$7.95 shipping