{"product_id":"1997-kenner-starting-lineup-nolan-ryan-jacksonville-suns-10th-year-afa-85-nm-rare-variant","title":"1997 Kenner Starting Lineup Nolan Ryan Jacksonville Suns 10th Year AFA 85 NM+ Rare Variant","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOwn a premium graded collectible featuring one of the greatest pitchers in baseball history—with a unique and rare minor league tie-in.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis is a \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e1997 Kenner Starting Lineup Nolan Ryan 10th Year Edition figure\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, professionally graded \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAFA 85 (NM+)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, and preserved in a protective acrylic case. This special release includes a \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eJacksonville Suns (minor league) uniform variation\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, making it a \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eless common and highly collectible version\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e compared to standard MLB releases.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNolan Ryan, a Hall of Fame legend and all-time strikeout leader, remains one of the most sought-after names in sports collectibles. Variants featuring \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eminor league affiliations—like the Jacksonville Suns—are produced in lower quantities and rarely surface in high-grade AFA slabs\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, adding to their long-term collector appeal.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e🔍 ITEM DETAILS:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eBrand:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Kenner Starting Lineup\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eYear:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 1997 (10th Year Edition)\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003ePlayer:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Nolan Ryan (Hall of Fame)\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eTeam Variation:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Jacksonville Suns (Minor League Variant) ⭐\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eGrade:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e AFA 85 NM+\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eSubgrades:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e C85 \/ B85 \/ F80\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eIncludes:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Original figure + card + sealed packaging\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eEncapsulation:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e AFA acrylic display case\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eCertification #:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 11155633\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e💎 WHY THIS PIECE STANDS OUT:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eRare \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eJacksonville Suns minor league variation\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHall of Fame legend with massive collector demand\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e10th Year Anniversary edition (1987–1997)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eProfessionally graded and authenticated (AFA 85)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFull packaging + card intact (key for value)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eStrong display appeal + scarcity factor\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e📈 COLLECTOR INSIGHT:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMinor league variations in the Starting Lineup line are often \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eunderproduced and underappreciated\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, especially when compared to major market MLB versions. High-grade AFA examples like this are \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003edifficult to source and increasingly desirable\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e among advanced collectors.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Tedeschi Trading Limited","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44091982053473,"sku":null,"price":299.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0633\/0528\/5729\/files\/95FFADF7-73F1-4597-B9FD-287B0FCD9901.jpg?v=1777424439","url":"https:\/\/tedeschitrading.com\/products\/1997-kenner-starting-lineup-nolan-ryan-jacksonville-suns-10th-year-afa-85-nm-rare-variant","provider":"Tedeschi Trading Limited","version":"1.0","type":"link"}