1997 Kenner Starting Lineup Nolan Ryan Jacksonville Suns 10th Year AFA 85 NM+ Rare Variant

Own a premium graded collectible featuring one of the greatest pitchers in baseball history—with a unique and rare minor league tie-in.

This is a 1997 Kenner Starting Lineup Nolan Ryan 10th Year Edition figure, professionally graded AFA 85 (NM+), and preserved in a protective acrylic case. This special release includes a Jacksonville Suns (minor league) uniform variation, making it a less common and highly collectible version compared to standard MLB releases.

Nolan Ryan, a Hall of Fame legend and all-time strikeout leader, remains one of the most sought-after names in sports collectibles. Variants featuring minor league affiliations—like the Jacksonville Suns—are produced in lower quantities and rarely surface in high-grade AFA slabs, adding to their long-term collector appeal.

🔍 ITEM DETAILS:

• Brand: Kenner Starting Lineup
• Year: 1997 (10th Year Edition)
• Player: Nolan Ryan (Hall of Fame)
• Team Variation: Jacksonville Suns (Minor League Variant) ⭐
• Grade: AFA 85 NM+
• Subgrades: C85 / B85 / F80
• Includes: Original figure + card + sealed packaging
• Encapsulation: AFA acrylic display case
• Certification #: 11155633

💎 WHY THIS PIECE STANDS OUT:

• Rare Jacksonville Suns minor league variation
• Hall of Fame legend with massive collector demand
• 10th Year Anniversary edition (1987–1997)
• Professionally graded and authenticated (AFA 85)
• Full packaging + card intact (key for value)
• Strong display appeal + scarcity factor

📈 COLLECTOR INSIGHT:

Minor league variations in the Starting Lineup line are often underproduced and underappreciated, especially when compared to major market MLB versions. High-grade AFA examples like this are difficult to source and increasingly desirable among advanced collectors.