Astros rainbow era w/name and number change (Ryan)

[cruwet]

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No question about the name and number change from a common to Ryan. But any guesses as to the actual year of the jersey and if the tagging loooks good?

[sox83cubs84]

Tagging looks to be late 1970s/1980...jersey itself may predate Ryan's tenure with the Astros. Year tgas didn't begin being used in Sand-Knit Astros gamers until 1982-83.

Dave Miedema

[RJB44]

It appears to be a 1977-1981 jersey. This is based on Henderson's MLB Guide.