NOLAN RYAN
Baseball • Donruss Optic
Sport & Year
Baseball • 2021
Brand & Set
Panini - Donruss Optic
Card Number
#197
Card Type
Veteran / Legend
Rarity
Base
Parallel Variant & Language
Base • English
Condition & Value Assessment
Condition Grade
Near Mint-Mint (NM-MT 8)
Estimated Market Value
$1.00 - $3.00 (Raw); $15.00 - $25.00 (PSA 10)
Recent Sales
Recent sales on eBay for raw base copies typically range from $0.99 to $2.50 plus shipping. Graded Gem Mint copies have sold for approximately $20.00.
Condition Details
Centering appears slightly shifted towards the right border. Top-right and bottom-right corners show very minor white flecks. Surface appears clean with typical chrome-style gloss.
Grading Recommendation
Not recommended for grading. The cost of grading exceeds the market value of the card unless it is a high-value parallel. As a base card of a retired legend, it is best kept in a top-loader for a personal collection.
Card Description
Nolan Ryan is depicted in his Texas Rangers uniform, wearing jersey number 34, in a classic pitching follow-through pose. The design features a white border with blue and red geometric accents consistent with the 2021 Donruss Optic style. The Optic logo is in the top right, with 'Texas' and his position 'P' at the bottom.
Notable Features
Features Hall of Fame pitcher Nolan Ryan in his Rangers-era attire. Optic chrome technology provides a reflective surface.
Authentication Notes
Card displays correct Donruss Optic branding, font consistency, and card stock thickness characteristic of 2021 Panini products. No signs of counterfeiting.
Scanned: 2026-07-19T21:56:05.152737