Nolan Ryan
Baseball • Topps Baseball
Sport & Year
Baseball • 1981
Brand & Set
Topps - Topps Baseball
Card Number
#240
Card Type
Veteran
Rarity
Base
Parallel Variant & Language
Base • English
Condition & Value Assessment
Condition Grade
Near Mint (NM 7)
Estimated Market Value
Raw: $5 - $15; Graded (PSA 7/8): $25 - $60
Recent Sales
Recent raw sales for 1981 Topps Nolan Ryan #240 on eBay generally range between $8 and $15 depending on exact condition.
Condition Details
The card exhibits slight corner rounding and minor edge wear consistent with vintage cards from this era. Centering appears slightly heavy toward the left and top borders, but overall surface gloss is well-preserved with no noticeable creases.
Grading Recommendation
Not recommended for professional grading unless aiming for a PSA 8 or higher, as grading fees may outweigh the value increase for a mid-grade vintage common/star base card.
Card Description
Features Hall of Fame pitcher Nolan Ryan of the Houston Astros in his white pinstripe home uniform mid-pitching motion. The card features a rounded photo border within a white frame, with the cursive 'Astros' team name and player name in a blue and orange ribbon banner at the bottom.
Notable Features
Hall of Fame player, iconic 1980s Topps design featuring the classic team name ribbon graphic.
Authentication Notes
Standard 1981 Topps card stock, correct font types, and proper coloration. No immediate signs of counterfeiting or alteration detected from visual inspection.
Scanned: 2026-08-15T17:55:15.746312