Probably my favorite player of all time.....the K record is out of control. No one will have the longevity to get that record. It's a shame he didn't pitch on some stronger teams that would give him more run support. His win total might be closer to a Maddux/Spahn number.
I work for UPS Airlines and around 1993 or so when he was finishing up, I decided to jumpseat to Dallas to watch him pitch....by myself....and then back home. The only game I ever saw live with him. I remember watching a no hitter of his by chance for the Astros I believe after turning it on on a Saturday I think.
Great Nolan cards. Another REALLY cool card is the 1971 O-Pee-Chee. It has a picture of his face in the center of the back of the card. It was a really neat one.
Love that auto. When I was in Houston for work a couple different times, I drove over to Alvin, TX where his foundation was located to drop off some stuff to be autographed HOPING I could catch him there doing it but that didn't pan out.
Great cards Matt........
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