J.R. Richard Autographed 1976 Topps #625 Houston Astros Card

Add a signed card of Houston Astros pitching legend J.R. Richard with this 1976 Topps #625 Houston Astros issue.

This card comes from the classic 1976 Topps set, one of the most recognizable baseball card releases of the decade. Featuring the colorful two-tone design that has become a favorite among vintage collectors, the set remains highly sought after by fans of 1970s baseball.

J.R. Richard was one of the most dominant pitchers of his era. Standing 6-foot-8 and armed with a blazing fastball and devastating slider, the towering right-hander became the ace of the Houston Astros rotation and one of the most feared pitchers in Major League Baseball. During his career, Richard earned three National League All-Star selections, led the National League in strikeouts twice, and led the league in ERA in 1979.

From 1976 through 1980, Richard established himself as one of baseball's elite power pitchers. During that five-year stretch he compiled a 74-57 record with 1,074 strikeouts and emerged as a perennial Cy Young Award candidate. His remarkable career was tragically interrupted by a stroke during the 1980 season while he was at the peak of his dominance.

This card captures Richard during the early stages of his rise to stardom with the Houston Astros, just before he developed into one of the game's premier strikeout pitchers.

Card Details:

• Player: J.R. Richard
• Team: Houston Astros
• Set: 1976 Topps
• Card Number: #625
• Type: Base Card
• Position: Pitcher
• Condition: NM-MT or better

Authentication:

• Personally signed by J.R. Richard
• Signature obtained through a private signing conducted by Under the Radar Sports Promotions
• Guaranteed to pass any third-party authentication service

A fantastic addition for Astros fans, Topps collectors, autograph collectors, vintage card collectors, J.R. Richard collectors, or collectors of Houston Astros memorabilia.