Nolan Ryan ....his strikeout record will never be broken

PawPaul · May 8, 2010 5:00AM

Of all the records, in all of the sports - he holds the one that never will be , absolutely can not be ;

broken.

I would like to buy a hi-grade card of his , but I do not like his rookie card .

What is the the most important card of his that is not his rookie card ?

Hallco · May 8, 2010 7:02AM

Because of the condition sensitivity(Black borders) and centering problems with most of the set, the 1971 is probably the next most important card of his. The mid-late 70s cards of his are really tough in Gem as are the 80 and 81. Depends on what you prefer!!!

Justacommeman · May 8, 2010 7:15AM

I'm a huge fan of his 69 card. I also do not like his RC so I opted for his first"full figure" card. Conversely, his all-time base on balls record will never be broken either. MJ

PowderedH2O · May 8, 2010 4:02PM

I concur with the 1971. A classic tough set to find in pristine condition. Ryan in a classic action shot with the stadium background. A winner all the way. By far my favorite Nolan Ryan card ever.

Wabittwax · May 8, 2010 9:22PM

Anything 1969 Mets is reeeeealllllly popular. I second that card.

jamesgotpoorman · May 9, 2010 1:16AM

1971 is the tough one and looks nice

estang · May 9, 2010 6:58AM

This is my favorite...

BugOnTheRug · May 9, 2010 6:07PM

<< <i>Of all the records, in all of the sports - he holds the one that never will be , absolutely can not be ; broken. >>

Uh......Cy Young's 511 career wins record is more bulletproof than the Ryan Express strikeout record.

jay0791 · May 10, 2010 6:54AM

ryan's 7 no-hitters will be hard 2 break also.
This could be a whole new thread....unbreakable records...
such as ripkens iron horse record -will never be broken with all the medical sitouts and resting of your franchise player.

I have all his regular topps issues...go with the amazing 1969 mets card. significant year. nice individual pose....
maybe a strikeouts RB card.

SS · May 10, 2010 12:35PM

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<< <i>Of all the records, in all of the sports - he holds the one that never will be , absolutely can not be ; broken. >>

Uh......Cy Young's 511 career wins record is more bulletproof than the Ryan Express strikeout record. >>

Yeah, 511 wins will be just as unbreakable. Especially with the current 5 man rotations.

Someone may come along and take out the 7 no hitters record.... one day.

As shown above, the 80 Topps is an awesome looking card for Ryan. It however fails to be an "important" card in the Ryan collector's market. If you want a card that other people consider "important", go for the 68 or the 69. If you want one hard to find in great condition, go for the 71. If you want a Ryan card that you like, pick which one you like and buy it. Like i said, the 80 is my favorite in that category.

sagard · May 10, 2010 1:06PM

Pick a Ryan with the team you like the most. I'd be hard pressed not to just go ahead an buy the Ryan/Ventura combo card.

That or the '70 Ryan is my favorite early Ryan.

PawPaul · May 11, 2010 7:59AM

thanks for your input fellers !

that guy with 511 wins .....bet his cards are very expensive

PawPaul · May 11, 2010 8:03AM

<< <i>I'm a huge fan of his 69 card. I also do not like his RC so I opted for his first"full figure" card. Conversely, his all-time base on balls record will never be broken either. MJ

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damn , when I was a kid in '69 , I remember having this card - but I think I used it on my bicycle spokes with a cloths-pin to make that

cool clickity clack noise ......

Nolan Ryan ....his strikeout record will never be broken

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