Tony Gwynn
Tony Gwynn (May 9, 1960 - June 16, 2014) was an American baseball player. He was a Major League Baseball player for the San Diego Padres. He played from 1982 to 2001.[1] Gwynn was elected to the Baseball Hall of Fame in 2007. His son, Tony Gwynn Jr, played in Major League Baseball, including for the Padres.[2] He has a brother named Chris who played for the Los Angeles Dodgers and the Padres.
Gwynn died of salivary gland cancer in Poway, California.[3]
Tony Gwynn Media
Gwynn was a standout basketball player in both high school (pictured) and college.
Gwynn set school records for assists playing basketball at San Diego State.
A post-2001 recreation of Gwynn's jersey in 1984, when the Padres won their first pennant
Inscription "If you work hard good things will happen" by Charles Gwynn, Tony Gwynn's father
Shoes worn by Gwynn in 1997, when he batted .372
Tony Gwynn of the San Diego Padres
A Gwynn game-used and autographed bat
Gwynn was known as "Mr. Padre".
Gwynn's exhibit at the National Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum.
Gwynn's No. 19, retired by the Padres, displayed at Petco Park
References
- ↑ "Tony Gwynn Player Page". baseball-reference.com. Retrieved 2009-08-06.
- ↑ "Anthony Keith Gwynn Jr". baseball-reference.com. Retrieved 2009-08-07.
- ↑ Baseball Hall of Famer Tony Gwynn dies
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