This lot is closed. Bidding ended on 6/22/2017.
Baseball's all-time strikeout leader and with a major-league record seven no-hitters to his credit, Nolan Ryan is in many ways the most remarkable pitcher ever to play the game. Ryan's 5,714 strikeouts are seemingly unsurpassable, with today's best flamethrowers finding 4,000 Ks to be a challenge. Ryan became a first-ballot Hall of Famer in 1999 with support from 98.8% of the voters. Inside the neck is the "Goodman & Sons" manufacturer’s tag with size "44" and washing instructions. Below is a hanging flag tag that reads “L”. Across the chest is the name "Astros" and below is the Astros “Star” team logo both done in navy blue on white tackle twill. Across the back on a white nameplate is player name “RYAN” done in navy blue tackle twill. Below is the player number "34" in navy blue on white tackle twill. The jersey is properly tagged, was presented to us as game-used and in our opinion, shows appropriate use. We are unable to confirm placement of "Astros" across the chest via period imagery. This shirt matches a Mears authenticated example with certification number 301281. This shirt exhibits proper extra length and no patch ever present on the sleeve.