Nolan Ryan pinback study 1973-1993
Here are some of the pinbacks out of my advanced Nolan Ryan collection.
Of special note are the following rare Ryan pinbacks:
The giant 1973 Nolan Ryan button which was sold at So Cal's May Co. department store. $1.25 could have bought you this beauty in 1973. This is the only known example. Bonus points for the price tag that's still attached to the back.
The Ryan 3" button with the shade in his eyes is one of about 3 examples. This was briefly sold at Anaheim Stadium in 1974.
The Rangers era vendor pinbacks were worn by Arlington Stadium employees after Nolan got his 300th win, 5,000th strikeout and 7th no-hitter. These are all VERY tough.
The regional pinbacks featuring Nolan as an Astro and Ranger from Bristol, CT are extremely scarce.
The oddball Rangers era group of pinbacks are all very limited and challenging to find.
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Last edited by Scott Garner; 12-31-2011 at 05:13 PM.
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