After over 3 years on net54, I finally decided to get around to posting some of my favorite Nolan Ryan game used pieces. For those of you that don't know this, I have been collecting Nolan Ryan since 1972.
Provenance is everything when I consider adding an item to my collection. Each of the pieces that I am showing you here has terrific and unique provenance. I hope you enjoy seeing these.
1973 Ryan Angels home jersey- NOB has been removed when it was sent down to the Angels minor leagues- unrestored- TONS of use
1976 Ryan Angels game used hat- TONS of use
1981 Ryan Astros game used hat- funky orange variation. Ryan wrote the date 8/29/81 on his hat as he removed it from his head and donated it to an Astros charity fundraiser event. TONS of game use. This is the same style hat that he wore when he threw his 5th career no-hitter on 9/26/81, passing Sandy Koufax's 4 no-hitters
1982-1983 Ryan Astros batting glove- vintage signed in 1982 or 1983- moderate use.
1987-1988 Ryan Louisville Slugger game used bat. This bat came directly Nolan's son Reese. It was purchased by one of the most advanced Ryan collectors Mike Frost. I purchased it from Mike in 1999. Moderate- heavy use. Nolan signed this bat for me at the pre- grand opening of The Nolan Ryan Center in April of his HOF induction year 1999. I was invited to attend this gala event because I donated/loaned 87 items to the Ryan Center.