Nolan Ryan Signed Texas Rangers Fitted Hat (JSA COA)

This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 3/5/2017

This is an unused and pristine condition Texas Rangers fitted baseball hat signed boldly and large in black marker by baseball Hall of Famer Nolan Ryan. The hat has a straight (never bent) brim and is very clean. It contains a MLB Genuine Merchandise tag on the inside and a stitched MLB logo on the outside. Ryan played for the Texas Rangers from 1989-1993 and was later their President & CEO. He notched his 5,000th strikeout, his 300th win, and his 6th no-hitter with the Rangers. Before the 1993 Rangers season, Ryan announced his retirement, effective at the end of that season. On August 4, just before the end, Ryan had yet another high-profile moment—this time an on-the-mound fight. After Ryan hit Robin Ventura of the White Sox with a pitch, Ventura charged the mound in order to fight Ryan, who was 20 years his senior. Ryan secured the 26-year-old Ventura in a headlock with his left arm, while pummeling Ventura's head with his fist six times before catcher Iván Rodríguez was able to pull Ventura away from Ryan. Ryan stated afterwards it was the same maneuver he used on steers he had to brand on his Texas ranch. While Ventura was ejected, Ryan was allowed to remain in the game and pitched hitless ball the rest of the way.

Condition: NM-Mint