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Today's post would certainly get a comment from former member Nolan5000. It's been about five years since Jason left his Ryan collection behind and moved on to meet his Creator. Ryan's name popped up next on the randomizer. Nolan is the all-time leader in Strikeouts, Bases on Balls issued, No-Hitters and is tied with Bob Feller for the most one-hitters. The consummate fireballer who regularly threw more than 100mph, he is one of only five pitchers in the Hall of Fame that has more strikeouts than innings pitched. His number has been retired by three different teams. He won his only World Series ring early in his career with the Amazin' Miracle Mets in 1969. After a lengthy career that spanned parts of four decades, Ryan took on executive roles with both the Texas Rangers and Houston Astros. As of this posting, I have 1467 unique Beckett recognized cards of the "Ryan Express". In addition, I probably have another 50 or so that Beckett doesn't recognize. Like Pete Rose a couple of posts ago, I've already shown you lots of my Ryan cards throughout this thread. Here are nine more that I've scanned in.

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1970 Topps #197 NL Playoff Game 3/Nolan Ryan (Contributing to the Amazin' Mets 1969 World Championship.)
1975 Topps #500 Nolan Ryan
1976 Topps #330 Nolan Ryan

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1993 Finest #107 Nolan Ryan AS
1993 Pacific Ryan Limited #9 Nolan Ryan/Seven No-Hit Games
2003 Fleer Fall Classics Legendary Collection Memorabilia #NR Nolan Ryan Jsy

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2005 Leaf Sportscasters 25 Green Leaping-Glove #33 Nolan Ryan
2006 Upper Deck Epic Materials Light Purple #NR2 Nolan Ryan Jsy/155
2015 Panini Cooperstown Golf Classic #38 Nolan Ryan