Claude Raymond, C.M.
Saint-Jean-sur-Richelieu, Quebec
Claude Raymond is a prominent figure in Quebec baseball. Having pitched professionally for 17 seasons, including 12 with Major League Baseball, he became the first Canadian to don the blue, white and red uniform of the Montreal Expos. He then distinguished himself as a game analyst on radio and later on television by bringing his expertise to radio station CKAC and then to Radio Canada. An inspiration to professionals and amateurs alike, this former Expos coach remains actively involved as an ambassador for Baseball Québec and as co-founder of the Fonds Claude-Raymond, which supports various regional organizations.