NOLAN RYAN
Baseball • Topps Baseball
Sport & Year
Baseball • 1990
Brand & Set
Topps - Topps Baseball
Card Number
#5
Card Type
Special Highlight / Milestone
Rarity
Base
Parallel Variant & Language
Base • English
Condition & Value Assessment
Condition Grade
Very Good-Excellent (VG-EX 4)
Estimated Market Value
Raw: $0.25 - $1.00; Graded PSA 10: $35 - $60 (this copy is not a candidate for a high grade)
Recent Sales
Raw copies typically sell for under $1.00 on eBay. PSA 9s fetch around $10-$15, while PSA 10 gem mint examples range between $35 and $60.
Condition Details
Noticeable corner wear with soft tips on top left and right corners; top left edge shows severe peeling/denting and white paper fraying; top border exhibits centering shift to the left; surface shows minor rubbing and wear along edges.
Grading Recommendation
Not recommended for grading. Given the visible corner wear, edge damage, and top-edge chipping/peeling, this card would likely grade in the EX 4 to EX-MT 6 range. Grading fees would far exceed its market value.
Card Description
Commemorative card honoring Nolan Ryan's 5,000th career strikeout milestone with the Texas Rangers. The card features Ryan raising his cap in his white Texas Rangers home jersey (#34) against a green background patterned with yellow '5000' text. It features the classic 1990 Topps multi-color frame with orange dotted borders.
Notable Features
Milestone tribute card commemorating Nolan Ryan becoming the first pitcher in MLB history to reach 5,000 career strikeouts; Hall of Famer.
Authentication Notes
Genuine 1990 Topps card printed on standard gray cardboard stock with typical vintage card wear.
Scanned: 2026-07-27T09:14:14.458427