1968 Topps #177 Nolan Ryan Rookie PSA MINT 9

Sold For:

$69,000

Year:

1968

Auction:

2023 Fall

Lot #:

2131

Category:

Postwar Baseball - 1960s Cards

Graded MINT 9 by PSA. Out of the 15,573 examples of Nolan Ryan's rookie card that PSA has graded, only one example has ever been graded higher. This is an extraordinary ultra-high-grade example of Hall of Fame pitcher Nolan Ryan, one of the keys to the 1968 Topps set and one of the most famous of all Topps cards. The 1968 Topps set is prone to many different problems, including centering issues and print quality. This card is stunning in all respects. The centering is outstanding. All four corners are sharp. The colors are vibrant and bold. The reverse is clean and boldly printed. This is a spectacular ultra-high-grade example. Opening Bid $20,000.