The Montreal Expos began their baseball life as a National League expansion team in 1969. Named in honor of the Expo 67 World’s Fair, the Expos debuted on April 8, 1969, where they beat the hometown New York Mets at Shea Stadium by the score of 11-10. The Expos played in Montreal from 1969 to 2004, eventually moving south where they became the Washington Nationals. The Montreal Expos captured no National League pennants or World Series titles during their existence, but did win a divisional crown in 1981.
Here are ten collectible Montreal Expos baseball artifacts that are sure to interest sports memorabilia
collectors. Now taking to the field at Jarry Park and Olympic Stadium once again – the Montreal Expos…Montreal Expos 1984 Pete Rose Autographed Road Jersey
All-time hit king Pete Rose played only 95 games for the Montreal Expos in 1984. Charlie Hustle’s 1984 Expos game-used #14 road jersey – inscribed and signed "Pete Rose 4000th Hit 4/13/84 Charlie Hustle" – brought $2,270.50 at auction.
Montreal Expos 1983 Team Signed Ball
In 1983 the Expos posted an 82-80 won-loss record. A baseball signed by such popular 1983 Expos team members as Tim Raines, Gary Carter, Andre Dawson, Terry Francona, Al Oliver and Tim Wallach sold at auction for $62.
Montreal Expos 1988 Team Signed Poster
A total of 16 Montreal Expos autographed a 1988 team poster distributed by Petro-Canada. They include Rusty Staub, Gary Carter, Pascual Perez and Rodney Scott. This item fetched $89.63 at auction.
Montreal Expos 1983 Charlie Lea Road Jersey
Pitcher Charlie Lea played for the Expos from 1980-84 and in 1987. On May 10, 1981 Lea tossed a no-hitter against the San Francisco Giants. Lea’s 1983 Expos game-used #53 road jersey – autographed across the top – sold at auction for a bargain $191.20.
Montreal Expos Wil Cordero Game-Used Bat
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Cordero played for the Expos from 1992-95. A game-used Cordero Louisville Slugger – inscribed and autographed to trainer John Spinosa – brought $89.63 at auction.Montreal Expos Gary Carter 1984 Road Jersey
Hall of Famer Gary Carter played for the Expos from 1974-84 and in 1992. His #8 jersey was retired by the Expos in 2003. Carter’s 1984 Expos game-used #8 road jersey sold at auction for $2,629.
Montreal Expos 2004 Single Signed Baseballs
A lot of four Official Major League balls signed by Montreal Expos Brad Wilkerson, Brian Schneider, Jamey Carroll and Ryan Church, respectively, brought $29 at auction.
Montreal Expos 1972 Bob Bailey Home Jersey and Matching Pants
Bob Bailey played for the Expos from 1969-75. Bailey’s 1972 Expos game-used #3 home flannel jersey with pants sold at auction for $3,525.
Montreal Expos 1981 Andre Dawson Autographed Road Jersey
Hall of Famer Andre "The Hawk" Dawson played 1,443 games for the Expos from 1976-86. Dawson’s 1981 Expos #10 road jersey – autographed across the front – brought $1,508 at auction.
Montreal Expos 1981 Tim Raines Rookie Cards
Tim Raines played for the Expos from 1979-90 and in 2001. His #30 jersey has been retired by the Expos. A collection of 85 Tim Raines 1981 #479 Topps rookie baseball cards in top-graded PSA mint to near mint condition sold at auction for $131.45.
Montreal Expos Sports Memorabilia Credits
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Auction results courtesy Heritage Auctions, Dallas, Texas, and Robert Edward Auctions, Watchung, New Jersey