Winter Auction 2015 closing February 7
This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 2/8/2015
With 7 no-hitters spread across a career that spanned 4 decades, Nolan Ryan has gone down as one of the greatest pitchers to ever take the field. Originally a star with the Mets and Angels, Ryan went home to Texas in 1980 and led his home-state 'Stro's to the first three division championships in franchise history. In 1986 the veteran southpaw's 12 wins helped lead Houston to a dramatic post season playoff against the Mets. Ryan pitched a gem in Game 5, giving up just 2 hits and striking out 12 through 9 nail-biting innings. Ryan left the game without registering a win and the Astros lost in 12 innings but his valiant effort will be remembered as one of his finest games. The rainbow Astros jersey has the trademark yellow, orange, red and navy stripes down the sleeves and sides and the teams stylized name across the front in navy and white tackle twill. Size 44 Goodman & Sons label is sewn in the lower left front tail. An Astros Silver Anniversary patch is sewn on the left sleeve. "RYAN" in navy tackle twill is sewn on a white name patch across the back shoulders above his feared number "32" in the same colors. This classic V-neck jersey shows nice game wear and the white body has taken on a warm color with time. There are a few loose threads throughout and this colorful piece of 80's nostalgia remains a beautiful display piece. Letter of Authenticity from and MEARS who gave this Hall of Fame worthy jersey their highest mark of A10.