Die hard Dodger Blue here, but my God, I miss Tony Gwynn. He is immortalized in Cooperstown, and his warm aurora still burns at Petco Park. It was a privilege to watch him play the greatest game in the world. Mr Padre you will forever be remembered in San Diego, Los Angeles, and countless other cities.
I'm watching this and I can't help it, but the tears are streaming down my face. I never got to meet Tony Gwynn, but I loved the man. My first baseball memories are of the 1984 playoffs. I got to grow up with him on my radio, on my TV, on my Padres. It's like I've lost a member of my family. I wish I could have been there tonight. Marty, thank you for posting this. What a great way to honor the man we all loved and will miss greatly.
That was the most classiest display of a tribute to a volleyball player I've ever seen in my life that brought tears to my eyes I'm from Cincinnati we've had a lot of great players come through here but I'll put Tony Gwynn up against any of them and I'm not saying that because I'm a Padres fan because I am a die-hard Reds fan and that's that will always be with Tony Gwynn during my early twenties was my early years when I was still playing baseball he was a player to look up to and try to try to swing the back like I was a base hitter I always try to get his swing down at work cuz he could spread the ball over the place so couldwill I Tony Gwynn and Pete Rose are the two players who I try to you know keep my stance my stance was between them and I had pretty good success as a hitter.
Thanks for the tribute since I couldn't get to the ballpark for it. I grew up watching him make pitchers look bad. And making kids feel special. I still cry when I watch it. Not sure what I will do when I finally get back to PETCO for the first time since 05. To see Tony and Jerry's statues down there making them forever parts of San Diego. They did things the right way. Now let's win the World Series for them. They will be watching. GO PADRES!!!!!!!
Thanks so much for posting. I moved to Texas from San Diego 20 years ago but have always been a loyal Padre fan. Tony was always my favorite and yes, he indeed did it his way. We may never see the likes of him again.
I couldn't believe it when I heard the news, I grew up watching Tony at Qualcomm stadium since I was a baby, and he passed only a fews weeks before my 19th birthday and who would think that I'd get an 84 throwback jersey with his name on it, I feel like I've always shared a connection with Tony knowing we were both left handed and I feel a few others can relate to me on this, we miss ya Tony much love brother
Really well done. Early dates with my wife-to-be were cheap seats at Jack Murphy. Padre fan for life but only one player jersey in my possession: #19. Stayed with the team that gave him a break. The relationship that formed with Ted Williams was so cool and showed how much he loved the game. Played the game with class, respect and enthusiasm. The old interviews where he imitates Ricky Henderson speaking in third-person with that Tony Gwynn laugh? The best. Do we credit Tony with the term 5.5 hole? #19!
great stuff on gwynn... but don't think u all realize just how special he was.. plz read this>>>>>> In 2,440 career games, Gwynn had only 34 multi-strikeout games. So, the odds were better that Gwynn would get four hits than striking out twice. Let that sink in.
I don't think everybody realizes it- so much of what Tony did we learned to take for granted. But he's amazing and it never gets old hearing/seeing those stats. Simply amazing.
its like there not real, like made up.. I think he would have for sure been the first man since ted Williams to hit 400 if not for the strike shorted season
I gave joey hamilton shit we all gave Every padre shit i called DAVEY LOPES A WANT TO BE JOE MORGAN!! But not one of us gave Tony any trouble here in cincinnati!! I said to him after a walk thanks for the great memories and i meant it!
To anyone please quit chewing tobacco what happened to Tony Gwynn does not have to happen to anyone. We need to start a new era for the Youth I teaching them not to use tobacco chew.
Die hard Dodger Blue here, but my God, I miss Tony Gwynn. He is immortalized in Cooperstown, and his warm aurora still burns at Petco Park. It was a privilege to watch him play the greatest game in the world. Mr Padre you will forever be remembered in San Diego, Los Angeles, and countless other cities.
He never played there
For Tony, For Peter, For the faithful. Padres forever. 💛🤎
I don't know if anyone else noticed but the 19 second moment of silence began precisely at 6:19. Wow.
I'm watching this and I can't help it, but the tears are streaming down my face. I never got to meet Tony Gwynn, but I loved the man. My first baseball memories are of the 1984 playoffs. I got to grow up with him on my radio, on my TV, on my Padres. It's like I've lost a member of my family. I wish I could have been there tonight. Marty, thank you for posting this. What a great way to honor the man we all loved and will miss greatly.
Watching again after the Aztecs made the ELITE 8!!!! Tony would sure be proud. Hi Aztecs BB team going all the way!!!!
That was the most classiest display of a tribute to a volleyball player I've ever seen in my life that brought tears to my eyes I'm from Cincinnati we've had a lot of great players come through here but I'll put Tony Gwynn up against any of them and I'm not saying that because I'm a Padres fan because I am a die-hard Reds fan and that's that will always be with Tony Gwynn during my early twenties was my early years when I was still playing baseball he was a player to look up to and try to try to swing the back like I was a base hitter I always try to get his swing down at work cuz he could spread the ball over the place so couldwill I Tony Gwynn and Pete Rose are the two players who I try to you know keep my stance my stance was between them and I had pretty good success as a hitter.
Thanks for the tribute since I couldn't get to the ballpark for it. I grew up watching him make pitchers look bad. And making kids feel special. I still cry when I watch it. Not sure what I will do when I finally get back to PETCO for the first time since 05. To see Tony and Jerry's statues down there making them forever parts of San Diego. They did things the right way. Now let's win the World Series for them. They will be watching. GO PADRES!!!!!!!
Thanks so much for posting. I moved to Texas from San Diego 20 years ago but have always been a loyal Padre fan. Tony was always my favorite and yes, he indeed did it his way. We may never see the likes of him again.
Did anyone Notice that Bird landing as they said moment of Silence? Tony Mr Padre I grew up with you
#19 = #1.
I will never forget.
We will never forget.
Thanks for posting this Marty, I missed it and really wanted to see what they had for him. Great job!
I couldn't believe it when I heard the news, I grew up watching Tony at Qualcomm stadium since I was a baby, and he passed only a fews weeks before my 19th birthday and who would think that I'd get an 84 throwback jersey with his name on it, I feel like I've always shared a connection with Tony knowing we were both left handed and I feel a few others can relate to me on this, we miss ya Tony much love brother
Still hard to believe he’s gone.😭😭
I'm born and raised in SD and I do remember being at the stadium on this day and this was the first time when I felt proud to be a San Diegan
I like how the first time "I did it my way" is sung, they show him rolling a grounder the other way for a base hit.
No doubt, he is Mr. Padre
Die hard dbacks fan but tony gywnn is a real true player!
Really well done. Early dates with my wife-to-be were cheap seats at Jack Murphy. Padre fan for life but only one player jersey in my possession: #19. Stayed with the team that gave him a break. The relationship that formed with Ted Williams was so cool and showed how much he loved the game. Played the game with class, respect and enthusiasm. The old interviews where he imitates Ricky Henderson speaking in third-person with that Tony Gwynn laugh? The best. Do we credit Tony with the term 5.5 hole? #19!
I think we do credit him.
great stuff on gwynn... but don't think u all realize just how special he was.. plz read this>>>>>> In 2,440 career games, Gwynn had only 34 multi-strikeout games. So, the odds were better that Gwynn would get four hits than striking out twice. Let that sink in.
I don't think everybody realizes it- so much of what Tony did we learned to take for granted. But he's amazing and it never gets old hearing/seeing those stats. Simply amazing.
its like there not real, like made up.. I think he would have for sure been the first man since ted Williams to hit 400 if not for the strike shorted season
Funny Thing You Should Mention Jeff Bagwell Because Bagwell Broke His Wrist In 3 Places
You're a real Padres fan
Thanks for posting!
Thanks for posting. i missed it because i had class.
Tony Gwynn was a BEAST !!!
awesome video marty
May Tony Gwynn rest in peace.
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longlive#19tg
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I gave joey hamilton shit we all gave Every padre shit i called DAVEY LOPES A WANT TO BE JOE MORGAN!! But not one of us gave Tony any trouble here in cincinnati!! I said to him after a walk thanks for the great memories and i meant it!
To anyone please quit chewing tobacco what happened to Tony Gwynn does not have to happen to anyone. We need to start a new era for the Youth I teaching them not to use tobacco chew.
I was at that game
did they win