1983 Nolan Ryan #360
PSA 9: #81519074 - Mint
Nolan Ryan, one of the greatest pitchers in baseball history, was traded from the California Angels to the Houston Astros following the 1979 season. The trade was primarily driven by contract disputes, as well as the Angels' desire to acquire young talent and Ryan's preference for a change of scenery. Ryan was seeking a substantial raise and a long-term contract extension that the Angels were hesitant to provide. The negotiations between Ryan and the Angels' front office reached an impasse, creating tension between the player and the team. Additionally, the Angels were looking to rebuild their team and acquire young talent to infuse new life into the organization. Trading Ryan presented an opportunity for the Angels to receive a package of players from the Astros, potentially addressing multiple needs on their roster. Ryan had spent the majority of his career with the Angels and expressed a desire for a change of scenery. He felt that a new environment and new challenges would be beneficial to his career at that stage. On December 10, 1979, the California Angels traded Nolan Ryan, along with three other players, to the Houston Astros in exchange for a package of players that included outfielder Joe Pettini, pitcher Dave Roberts, and catcher/outfielder Jerry DaVanon. Ryan went on to have several remarkable seasons with the Astros, solidifying his place as one of the most dominant pitchers in baseball history.
PSA 9: #81519074 - Mint
Nolan Ryan, one of the greatest pitchers in baseball history, was traded from the California Angels to the Houston Astros following the 1979 season. The trade was primarily driven by contract disputes, as well as the Angels' desire to acquire young talent and Ryan's preference for a change of scenery. Ryan was seeking a substantial raise and a long-term contract extension that the Angels were hesitant to provide. The negotiations between Ryan and the Angels' front office reached an impasse, creating tension between the player and the team. Additionally, the Angels were looking to rebuild their team and acquire young talent to infuse new life into the organization. Trading Ryan presented an opportunity for the Angels to receive a package of players from the Astros, potentially addressing multiple needs on their roster. Ryan had spent the majority of his career with the Angels and expressed a desire for a change of scenery. He felt that a new environment and new challenges would be beneficial to his career at that stage. On December 10, 1979, the California Angels traded Nolan Ryan, along with three other players, to the Houston Astros in exchange for a package of players that included outfielder Joe Pettini, pitcher Dave Roberts, and catcher/outfielder Jerry DaVanon. Ryan went on to have several remarkable seasons with the Astros, solidifying his place as one of the most dominant pitchers in baseball history.
PSA 9: #81519074 - Mint
Nolan Ryan, one of the greatest pitchers in baseball history, was traded from the California Angels to the Houston Astros following the 1979 season. The trade was primarily driven by contract disputes, as well as the Angels' desire to acquire young talent and Ryan's preference for a change of scenery. Ryan was seeking a substantial raise and a long-term contract extension that the Angels were hesitant to provide. The negotiations between Ryan and the Angels' front office reached an impasse, creating tension between the player and the team. Additionally, the Angels were looking to rebuild their team and acquire young talent to infuse new life into the organization. Trading Ryan presented an opportunity for the Angels to receive a package of players from the Astros, potentially addressing multiple needs on their roster. Ryan had spent the majority of his career with the Angels and expressed a desire for a change of scenery. He felt that a new environment and new challenges would be beneficial to his career at that stage. On December 10, 1979, the California Angels traded Nolan Ryan, along with three other players, to the Houston Astros in exchange for a package of players that included outfielder Joe Pettini, pitcher Dave Roberts, and catcher/outfielder Jerry DaVanon. Ryan went on to have several remarkable seasons with the Astros, solidifying his place as one of the most dominant pitchers in baseball history.
