1991 Upper Deck Nolan Ryan #145
Nolan Ryan · Upper Deck · Base / Legend
Player
Nolan Ryan
Set
1991 Upper Deck Baseball
Year
1991
Card #
#145
Condition Grade
PSA 8 (NM-MT) Estimated. The centering appears slightly heavy toward the left and bottom. Corners seem relatively sharp through the holder, but the soft lighting makes a surface and edge assessment difficult.
Category
Base / Legend
Manufacturer
Upper Deck
Demand Level
Moderate. While Nolan Ryan is a top-tier legend, this specific card was mass-produced in the millions. There is a constant supply, but high-grade (PSA 10) examples remain in demand for registry sets.
Valuation
Raw (Ungraded) Value
$0.50 - $2.00
Graded Value
PSA 8: $10-15, PSA 9: $25-35, PSA 10: $150-200. Note: Raw copies are extremely common, so grading is generally only profitable for perfect PSA 10 candidates.
Comparable Sales
Recent eBay sales for raw copies range from $0.99 to $3.00 including shipping. PSA 9 copies consistently sell for under $30, while PSA 10 copies have seen recent sales in the $160 range due to the difficulty of finding perfectly centered copies from this high-print-run era.
Description
This 1991 Upper Deck Nolan Ryan #145 features the strikeout king in his Texas Rangers home uniform. The card showcases the classic early-90s Upper Deck design with high-quality photography, a white border, and the iconic hologram on the reverse. The front displays Ryan in a pitching pose against a blue sky background, complete with the Rangers team logo in the lower-left corner.
Key Features
Features Hall of Fame pitcher Nolan Ryan during his historic tenure with the Texas Rangers. Part of the 'Junk Wax' era, this card is known for having one of the cleanest designs of the period. Nolan Ryan cards remains highly collectible due to his legendary status and 5,714 career strikeouts.
Authenticity Indicators
High confidence. This card is not commonly counterfeited due to its high production volume and low market value. Authentic indicators include the micro-print quality and the distinctive Upper Deck anti-counterfeit diamond hologram on the back.
Flaws to Note
Visible centering issues (shifted left and down); possible surface scratches or cloudiness on the holder masking card condition. Common for this set are 'diamond cuts' where the image is slightly tilted. Check the reverse hologram for peeling or fading.
Selling Guide
Where to Sell
Best sold in bulk lots on eBay or Mercari. Individual raw sales are best suited for local card shop 'dollar bins' or trade nights. High-grade slabbed copies perform best on eBay auctions.
Selling Tips
Do not grade this card unless it is absolutely flawless, as grading fees will exceed the market value of a PSA 8 or 9. To sell raw, take clear high-resolution photos of the front and back outside of the top loader to show surface quality. Use keywords: 'Nolan Ryan', 'Texas Rangers', 'Hall of Fame', '1991 Upper Deck'.