Claude Raymond Autographed 1986 Mother's Cookies Houston Astros #4

Own an autographed 1986 Mother's Cookies Houston Astros #4 baseball card personally signed by Claude Raymond, one of Canada's pioneering Major League pitchers and a key reliever during the early years of the Houston franchise. This regional commemorative issue honors Raymond's contributions to the Houston Colt .45s/Houston Astros and celebrates the club's rich history.

The 1986 Mother's Cookies Houston Astros set was issued as a regional promotional release through Mother's Cookies in conjunction with the Houston Astros. Featuring former Astros greats and fan favorites, these cards were distributed exclusively in select markets, making them a unique and collectible tribute to the franchise's history. Their limited regional availability has made the set especially popular among Astros collectors and fans of vintage team issues. Card #4 features Claude Raymond.

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 also became an original member of the 1969 Montreal Expos, Canada's first Major League Baseball franchise.

This 1986 Mother's Cookies Houston Astros #4 card celebrates Raymond's successful years with the Houston organization, where he developed into one of the National League's top relief pitchers during the club's formative seasons. Personally signed by Claude Raymond, this regional issue is an outstanding collectible for Astros fans, Canadian baseball enthusiasts, regional card collectors, and autograph collectors.

Card Details

Player: Claude Raymond
Team: Houston Astros
Set: 1986 Mother's Cookies Houston Astros
Card Number: #4
Type: Regional Promotional 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 Houston Astros fans, Claude Raymond collectors, Canadian baseball enthusiasts, regional issue collectors, autograph collectors, or anyone celebrating the history of the Astros franchise.