Nolan Ryan
Baseball • Topps Baseball (Series 1 or 2 - 1988 35th Anniversary Retro)
Sport & Year
Baseball • 2023
Brand & Set
Topps - Topps Baseball (Series 1 or 2 - 1988 35th Anniversary Retro)
Card Number
#88-12
Card Type
Veteran / Retired Legend / Insert
Rarity
Common (Base Insert)
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 copies typically range between $0.99 and $2.50 plus shipping. Graded PSA 10 copies occasionally reach $20-$30 due to set registry demand.
Condition Details
The card exhibits decent centering slightly favored toward the top. Sharp corners are visible from the distance provided, with no obvious surface scratches or creases, though minor handling-induced edge whitening is typical for this card stock.
Grading Recommendation
Not recommended for grading. The cost of grading (approx. $19-$25) exceeds the raw market value. Grading should only be considered if the collector seeks a Gem Mint designation for personal collection.
Card Description
The card features a photo of Nolan Ryan pitching for the Texas Rangers, wearing the classic road grey uniform with 'TEXAS' across the chest. The design is a 35th-anniversary tribute to the 1988 Topps wood-grain/bordered set style.
Notable Features
Features Topps 35th Anniversary logo; Hall of Fame player; Texas Rangers team logo at bottom.
Authentication Notes
The card appears authentic with correct Topps gloss and font rendering. This is a modern reprint/tribute produced in 2023, not an original 1988 vintage card.
Scanned: 2026-06-02T16:25:55.744031