Alan Ashby Autographed 1985 Fleer #343 Houston Astros Card

Featuring Alan Ashby with the Houston Astros, this Alan Ashby autographed 1985 Fleer #343 Houston Astros card highlights the longtime catcher who spent the majority of his Major League career behind the plate in Houston.

Ashby began his Major League career with the Cleveland Indians in 1973 and later played for the Toronto Blue Jays before joining Houston for the 1979 season. A switch-hitting catcher valued for his work behind the plate, Ashby became a fixture with the Astros and handled many of the outstanding pitching staffs that defined the franchise during the 1980s.

He was a member of Houston's first postseason club in 1980, when the Astros captured the National League West and advanced to a memorable NL Championship Series against Philadelphia. Ashby homered in Game 1 of the NLCS and remained Houston's primary catcher as the franchise became a regular contender during the decade.

Ashby enjoyed one of his strongest offensive seasons in 1985, batting .280 with eight home runs and 48 RBI. A year later, he helped Houston capture another NL West championship and delivered one of the defining hits of the 1986 NLCS, a two-run walk-off home run in Game 1 that gave the Astros a 1-0 series lead over the New York Mets.

Ashby played 17 Major League seasons and caught three no-hitters during his career, including Nolan Ryan's record-setting fifth no-hitter in 1981. The 1985 Fleer #343 is an appealing addition for Astros collectors, Alan Ashby fans, catcher collections, 1980s Houston baseball collections or collectors assembling comprehensive autographed player runs.

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