New York Mets jersey was made for Nolan Ryan for the 1972 season. This extremely rare 1972 Mets game-issued jersey features Ryan’s number “30” on the front and reverse, with “44 72 30” embroidered on plate in the collar. Ryan did not play for the Mets in 1972, making this Rawlings jersey a non-game worn example, but the Mets expected him to play that year and had jerseys made before he was traded to California on December 10, 1971. Ryan has signed in blue felt tip on the front. Tagging inside front left tail is “Rawlings [size] 44”. LOA.