NOLAN RYAN
Baseball • Donruss King of Kings (Diamond Kings Special Edition)
Sport & Year
Baseball • 1990
Brand & Set
Donruss - Donruss King of Kings (Diamond Kings Special Edition)
Card Number
N/A - Box Bottom/Special Insert
Card Type
Veteran / Special Insert
Rarity
Short Print (Special Edition)
Parallel Variant & Language
Base • English
Condition & Value Assessment
Condition Grade
Near Mint (NM 7)
Estimated Market Value
Raw: $3 - $10; Graded PSA 10: $75 - $125
Recent Sales
Recent eBay sales for raw copies range from $2.00 to $8.00 depending on condition. High-end PSA 10 gem mint examples have sold for over $100.
Condition Details
The card exhibits slight whitening on the corners and edges. Centering appears slightly shifted towards the right border. Surface looks clean but potential minor dimples or scratches may exist under high magnification.
Grading Recommendation
Not recommended for grading unless it is a personal collection piece or appears to be a flaw-free PSA 10. The grading fees typically exceed the market value of raw copies in this condition.
Card Description
Features Hall of Fame pitcher Nolan Ryan in a Texas Rangers cap. The card utilizes a Dick Perez painting style with a red speckled border and a sub-heading 'KING OF KINGS' to commemorate his 5,000 career strikeouts.
Notable Features
Art by Dick Perez; Part of a special 1990 Donruss release celebrating Nolan Ryan's historic strikeout record; Hall of Fame status.
Authentication Notes
The card displays authentic print grain and stock typical of 1990 Donruss production. No signs of trimming or color touch-ups are visible in the image.
Scanned: 2026-05-28T20:09:58.514941