NOLAN RYAN
Baseball • 1986 Donruss Base Set
Sport & Year
Baseball • 1986
Brand & Set
Donruss - 1986 Donruss Base Set
Card Number
#66
Card Type
Veteran / Base
Rarity
Base
Parallel Variant & Language
Base • English
Condition & Value Assessment
Condition Grade
Near Mint-Mint (NM-MT 8)
Estimated Market Value
Raw: $2.00 - $5.00 | PSA 8: $15.00 - $25.00 | PSA 9: $45.00 - $65.00 | PSA 10: $300.00 - $450.00
Recent Sales
Raw copies regularly trade for $1 to $4 on eBay. PSA 9 examples sell in the $50 range, while PSA 10 gem mint specimens command premium prices over $350 due to the difficulty of grading the dark blue 1986 Donruss borders.
Condition Details
The card exhibits good color registration and sharp graphics. Centering is slightly favored to the left border (approx. 45/55 top-to-bottom and 40/60 left-to-right). Corners appear relatively sharp with minimal softness at the top left. Edges are clean without significant chipping typical of the dark blue borders in this set.
Grading Recommendation
Not recommended for submission unless it can guarantee a PSA 10 grade. The cost of grading ($15-$25+) exceeds the card's market value in raw or mid-grade (PSA 8/9) condition. Keep raw in a penny sleeve and top loader.
Card Description
Features Hall of Fame pitcher Nolan Ryan in his Houston Astros uniform, mid-pitch. The front displays the iconic 1986 Donruss horizontal blue pinstripe border, top-left 'Donruss '86' logo, bottom-left Astros circular team logo, and a turquoise name bar listing 'NOLAN RYAN P'.
Notable Features
Features Baseball Hall of Famer and all-time strikeout leader Nolan Ryan during his stint with the Houston Astros. Distinctive blue pinstripe border design known for edge wear sensitivity.
Authentication Notes
Authentic original 1986 Donruss card. Correct card stock, crisp print lines, accurate color tones, and standard border thickness.
Scanned: 2026-07-28T12:33:07.333619