2002 Upper Deck Piece of History Cooperstown Famous Moments Nolan Ryan #FM-NR
Nolan Ryan · Upper Deck · Relic / Insert
Player
Nolan Ryan
Set
2002 Upper Deck Piece of History Cooperstown Famous Moments
Year
2002
Card #
FM-NR
Condition Grade
PSA 8 (NM-MT) - Estimated based on clean corners and edges visible through the holder, though slight surface wear and minor centering shifts are common for this thicker stock insert set.
Category
Relic / Insert
Manufacturer
Upper Deck
Demand Level
Moderate. Nolan Ryan has a massive, dedicated collector base that consistently seeks out his inserts, game-used memorabilia cards, and historic career milestone pieces.
Valuation
Raw (Ungraded) Value
$15 - $30
Graded Value
PSA 8: $40 - $60, PSA 9: $75 - $100, PSA 10: $200 - $300
Comparable Sales
Recent raw sales for similar Nolan Ryan insert and relic cards from this era typically range between $15 and $35 depending on exact condition and platform.
Description
Offering a fantastic 2002 Upper Deck Piece of History card featuring Hall of Famer Nolan Ryan. This insert card is part of the Cooperstown Famous Moments subset and highlights his historic seventh no-hitter on May 1, 1991. The front features a premium design incorporating the National Baseball Hall of Fame logo and an image of the actual baseball used during the game with special hand-written notation. A must-have for any Nolan Ryan fan or baseball historian.
Key Features
Features Hall of Famer Nolan Ryan, commemorative Cooperstown Famous Moments subset, highlights his historic 7th career no-hitter, premium Upper Deck insert card design from the early 2000s.
Authenticity Indicators
High confidence in authenticity. Standard Upper Deck printing quality, crisp fonts, proper card stock thickness, and correct foil stamping and back details consistent with genuine 2002 Upper Deck releases.
Flaws to Note
Standard minor surface scratching on the glossy outer sleeve/holder; slight corner softening typical of thick stock cards from this era.
Selling Guide
Where to Sell
eBay, COMC, or dedicated Facebook Nolan Ryan collector groups.
Selling Tips
Take clear, glare-free photos outside of the top-loader if possible to showcase the surface condition. List with key search terms like 'Nolan Ryan 7th No Hitter', 'Upper Deck', and 'Cooperstown Famous Moments'. Ship securely in a penny sleeve, top-loader, and team bag inside a bubble mailer.