Featuring Craig Reynolds with the Houston Astros, this Craig Reynolds autographed 1987 Donruss Opening Day #19 Houston Astros card comes from the inaugural Donruss Opening Day set. The release highlighted players from Major League Opening Day lineups and captures the veteran shortstop during his lengthy tenure with his hometown Astros.
Reynolds began his Major League career with the Pittsburgh Pirates in 1975 before joining the expansion Seattle Mariners in 1977. He enjoyed a breakout season with Seattle in 1978, batting .292 with 162 hits and 11 triples while earning his first All-Star selection.
Houston acquired Reynolds following the 1978 season, bringing the Houston native back home. He immediately earned his second consecutive All-Star selection in 1979, batting .265 with 155 hits and 20 stolen bases while becoming a fixture in the Astros infield.
Reynolds helped Houston reach the postseason for the first time in franchise history in 1980, when the Astros captured the National League West and faced Philadelphia in a memorable five-game NLCS. He remained with Houston through another postseason appearance in 1981 and was also part of the 1986 NL West championship team that won 96 games.
Reynolds spent 11 of his 15 Major League seasons with Houston and finished his career with 1,437 hits. The 1987 Donruss Opening Day #19 is an appealing addition for Astros collectors, Craig Reynolds fans, Donruss Opening Day set collectors or collectors assembling comprehensive autographed player runs.
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