1991 Pacific Nolan Ryan - Watching Nolan Pitch #100
Nolan Ryan · Pacific · Base Card (Specialty Tribute Set)
Player
Nolan Ryan
Set
1991 Pacific Nolan Ryan (110 Card Set)
Year
1991
Card #
#100
Condition Grade
PSA 8 (NM-MT) - Centering appears slightly heavy to the right (approx 65/35). Corners look relatively sharp for a card of this era, but minor white touch is visible on the upper right edge. Surface appears clean with no major scratches or print snow.
Category
Base Card (Specialty Tribute Set)
Manufacturer
Pacific
Demand Level
Moderate/Niche - High demand for Nolan Ryan as a player, but low demand for this specific 1991 Pacific set due to massive overproduction during the 'Junk Wax' era.
Valuation
Raw (Ungraded) Value
$1.00 - $3.00
Graded Value
PSA 8: $15-20, PSA 9: $30-40, PSA 10: $75-100
Comparable Sales
Raw copies frequently sell for $0.99-$2.00 plus shipping. PSA 9 copies have recently sold in the $25-$35 range, while PSA 10 examples can occasionally reach $80+ to set registry collectors.
Description
This 1991 Pacific Nolan Ryan card #100, titled 'Watching Nolan Pitch,' captures the legendary 'Ryan Express' mid-windup against a packed stadium backdrop. The card features the signature pink/orange and purple Pacific border design with a flaming baseball logo in the bottom left corner. The white card stock remains bright, and the image clarity is typical of the early 90s Pacific production.
Key Features
Features Hall of Fame legend Nolan Ryan; part of a dedicated career-retrospective set; unique stadium photography showcasing the massive crowd attendance typical of his starts.
Authenticity Indicators
Genuine card. The card stock is standard early 90s Pacific thickness; the half-tone printing pattern in the crowd is consistent with period-correct printing presses; moderate confidence as this specific card is not a target for high-end counterfeiting.
Flaws to Note
Significant right-side centering bias; slight corner softness on the top right; common 'chipping' issues typical of the colored Pacific borders along the thin purple lines.
Selling Guide
Where to Sell
Best sold as part of a lot on eBay or listed individually on COMC (Check Out My Cards). Local card shops and high-end auction houses would likely pass on this as a single raw card due to high supply.
Selling Tips
Do not grade this card unless it is a perfect candidate for a PSA 10, as grading fees will exceed the market value of a PSA 8 or 9. List as 'Nolan Ryan Pacific' to capture fans of the specific set. Use high-resolution scans to show the colored borders.