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Rangers Giving Away Replica Nolan Ryan Blood-Stained Jerseys
The team is honoring the Hall of Famer's iconic moment from 1990 with a unique promotion.
Feb. 10, 2026 at 9:39pm
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The Texas Rangers are giving away replica blood-stained Nolan Ryan throwback jerseys to fans attending their May 29 game against the Kansas City Royals. The jerseys are a callback to an iconic moment in 1990 when Ryan pitched with blood dripping from his lip after being hit in the face by a ground ball. The team is also honoring Ryan with a bobblehead giveaway of his famous on-field fight with Robin Ventura in 1993.
Why it matters
Nolan Ryan is one of the most legendary pitchers in Rangers and MLB history, and this promotion allows the team to celebrate his legacy and connect with fans through a unique piece of memorabilia. The blood-stained jersey is an iconic moment that has lived on in baseball lore.
The details
On September 8, 1990, Ryan was pitching against the Royals when a ground ball off the bat of Bo Jackson ricocheted off his glove and into his face. Despite the blood dripping from his lip, Ryan stayed in the game and threw seven scoreless innings. The Rangers are now recreating that moment with a replica jersey giveaway for the May 29 game against the Royals. The team is also honoring Ryan's fight with Robin Ventura in 1993 with a bobblehead giveaway on July 20.
- The Rangers will give away the replica Nolan Ryan blood-stained jerseys on May 29, 2026.
- The Nolan Ryan vs. Robin Ventura bobblehead giveaway will be on July 20, 2026.
The players
Nolan Ryan
A Hall of Fame pitcher who spent the final five years of his 27-season MLB career with the Texas Rangers. He is the MLB's all-time strikeouts leader and had his number retired by the Rangers in 1996.
Bo Jackson
A former professional baseball and football player who played for the Kansas City Royals during his MLB career.
Robin Ventura
A former MLB player who had a famous on-field fight with Nolan Ryan while playing for the Chicago White Sox.
What’s next
The Rangers will decide on Tuesday whether to allow fans to bring their own blood-stained clothing to the May 29 game for a chance to win additional prizes.
The takeaway
This promotion highlights the Rangers' commitment to honoring their franchise's rich history and engaging with fans through unique and memorable giveaways. Nolan Ryan's legacy as one of baseball's all-time greats continues to resonate with the team's supporters.
