1973 Nolan Ryan #220
PSA 6: #45581539 - Excellent to Mint
After a standout high school career in Texas, Nolan Ryan was signed by the New York Mets in 1965, where he played from ’66 to ’71. Despite his blazing fastball, he struggled with his control and led the league in walks for 2 straight years. However, on April 18, 1969, Ryan pitched a game for the ages against the Atlanta Braves. He struck out 15 batters, walked just two, and gave up just one hit in a complete game shutout. It was the first of many dominant performances in his career. He was traded to the Angels in ’71 and went on to have a remarkable career that would span more than two decades.
PSA 6: #45581539 - Excellent to Mint
After a standout high school career in Texas, Nolan Ryan was signed by the New York Mets in 1965, where he played from ’66 to ’71. Despite his blazing fastball, he struggled with his control and led the league in walks for 2 straight years. However, on April 18, 1969, Ryan pitched a game for the ages against the Atlanta Braves. He struck out 15 batters, walked just two, and gave up just one hit in a complete game shutout. It was the first of many dominant performances in his career. He was traded to the Angels in ’71 and went on to have a remarkable career that would span more than two decades.
PSA 6: #45581539 - Excellent to Mint
After a standout high school career in Texas, Nolan Ryan was signed by the New York Mets in 1965, where he played from ’66 to ’71. Despite his blazing fastball, he struggled with his control and led the league in walks for 2 straight years. However, on April 18, 1969, Ryan pitched a game for the ages against the Atlanta Braves. He struck out 15 batters, walked just two, and gave up just one hit in a complete game shutout. It was the first of many dominant performances in his career. He was traded to the Angels in ’71 and went on to have a remarkable career that would span more than two decades.
