1979 Nolan Ryan All-Star Game, game issued bat. This Adirondack 302 Big Stick bat is 35" long and weighs 30.9 oz. The bat has "NOLAN RYAN ALL STAR '79'" engraved on the barrel, and "28 8 RJ" is engraved into the knob. The 1979 Major League Baseball All-Star Game was played at the Kingdome in Seattle, Washington. Ryan was the starting pitcher for the American League team, and he struck out the first two batters of the game on just 7 pitches. During his 27-year Major League career, Ryan was named to 8 All-Star teams. The bat is accompanied by a full LOA from PSA.