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The 1979 Topps Nolan Ryan (#115) captures the legendary flamethrower during his California Angels tenure, showcasing one of baseball's most iconic pitchers in a classic late-70s design. Ryan, who would finish his career with a record 5,714 strikeouts and seven no-hitters, was in the midst of his prime during this period. This card remains a staple of 1970s baseball card collecting and represents an affordable entry point for Ryan collectors compared to his rookie card.
The Card Official's ruling
Hold or buy at current market levels ($15-30 in NM raw condition). Ryan's legacy as a pitching legend ensures steady long-term demand, and this issue offers solid value for collectors seeking his iconic cards without premium prices, though significant appreciation is unlikely given the large production numbers of late-70s Topps sets.
Price snapshot · PSA 9
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$1,300
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$11
Tracked Grade Multiple?How many times more the selected grade sells vs the compare grade. A high multiple means grading could be very profitable.
118.2x
Price spread?The percentage difference between the low and high price estimate. A tight spread means consistent pricing; a wide spread means more volatility.
11718%
Pop count?The total number of PSA 9 copies on record across grading companies, including qualified/qualifier grades (e.g. OC, MK).
TBD
Gem Rate?The share of all PSA-graded copies that came back a perfect PSA 10. Qualified grades count toward the total but never toward the perfect-grade count.
TBD
Price History · PSA 9· CardSight
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