Claude Raymond Autographed 1968 Topps #166 Atlanta Braves Card

Own an autographed 1968 Topps #166 baseball card personally signed by Claude Raymond, one of Canada's pioneering Major League pitchers and one of the National League's finest relief specialists during the 1960s. This classic vintage Topps issue captures Raymond during the inaugural season of the Atlanta Braves, following the franchise's relocation from Milwaukee.

The 1968 Topps baseball set is a 598-card release and is one of the hobby's most beloved vintage issues. Featuring burlap-textured borders, colorful player photography, and a distinctive facsimile autograph on the front, the set commemorates one of baseball's most memorable eras. Its unique design and strong Hall of Fame checklist have made it a favorite among vintage card collectors. Card #166 features Claude Raymond with the Atlanta Braves.

Claude Raymond pitched in the Major Leagues from 1959 through 1971 with the Chicago White Sox, Milwaukee Braves, Houston Colt .45s, Atlanta Braves, and Montreal Expos. A native of Saint-Jean-sur-Richelieu, Quebec, Raymond became one of Canada's first standout Major League relief pitchers. He earned National League All-Star honors in 1966 while pitching for Houston and finished his career with 46 victories, 59 saves, and more than 700 strikeouts across 650-plus Major League appearances. He later became an original member of the 1969 Montreal Expos, Canada's first Major League Baseball franchise.

This 1968 Topps #166 card captures Raymond during the Braves' first season in Atlanta, where he provided veteran leadership in the bullpen before returning to Canada the following year as an original member of the Montreal Expos. Personally signed by Claude Raymond, this vintage card is an outstanding collectible for Braves fans, Canadian baseball collectors, vintage Topps enthusiasts, and autograph collectors.

Card Details

Player: Claude Raymond
Team: Atlanta Braves
Set: 1968 Topps
Card Number: #166
Type: Base Card
Position: Pitcher
Condition: NM-MT or better

Authentication

Personally signed by Claude Raymond.

Signature obtained through a private signing conducted by Under the Radar Sports Promotions and guaranteed to pass any third-party authentication service.

An outstanding addition for Atlanta Braves fans, Claude Raymond collectors, Canadian baseball enthusiasts, vintage Topps collectors, autograph collectors, or anyone building a collection of signed classic baseball cards.