Lampard was already a couple of years from the last Big League action he saw, with the Houston Astros, for whom he suited up his only two seasons under the MLB sun, 1969 and 1970.
Though I cannot find ANY documentation of a transaction to Montreal, apparently he was either dealt or sold to the Expos at some point after 1970, giving us this great image for the card.
Nevertheless, Lampard’s days as a Major League outfielder were already over, as he’d play out the rest of his Pro career in the St. Louis and Philadelphia organizations through the 1973 season.
Still, I’d love to know why Topps thought he was a member of the Montreal organization come 1972.
Anyone have any info on Lampard and some time with the Expos?
All told, Lampard played two seasons in the Big Leagues, batting .238 with 20 hits over 84 at-bats in 62 games, all for the Houston Astros.
