The best pure contact hitter of the baseball the sport has ever seen! If u wanted to attend a clinic to learn the perfect approach and display of the art, Tony Gwynn would be the man! He didn't just try for anything in particular! The man just flat out hit with the same grace that he treated people and the sport! With the utmost class! And that megawatt smile to boot! Batting-wise, we may never see another who had the complete hitting arsenal Gwynn had
Saw him played in San Dog from 1986 thru his retirement as I was Station at NAVAL AIR STATION MIRAMAR AND NAVAL AIR STATION NORTH ISLAND for 20 yrs.......WHAT A GREAT BALL PLAYER.....BETTER HUMAN BEING!.....GOD BLESS HIM AND HIS FAMILY....!!!!
He was just coming into the majors in the early '80s while I was in Little League! I'll turn 49 in January and my three favorite players in those days were Schmidt, Tony and Tim Raines! I vividly remember his entire ML career
San Diego native. So it’s been close to 10yrs and people still leave flowers at his statue. He is missed immensely. Google “Tony Gwynn’s laugh” Best laugh ever
I hate to say this, but I feel this is part of the reason why Padre fans loved him. He Looked like one of them. B.abe Ruth was even in worse shape. Tony was honest about it, "I just soda pop so much." I wouldn't doubt he liked Budweiser after a 5-6 game as well!"!! Itwas part of his charm, but I get what you mean because he was a spectacular 2 sport athlete coming out of San Diego State.
Loyal to San Diego. We all miss you Tony
Amen to that! Rest in peace Tony!
Far and way the best pure hitter of my generation, that's for damn sure.
well said
Facts
He coolest player in my lifetime.
The best pure contact hitter of the baseball the sport has ever seen! If u wanted to attend a clinic to learn the perfect approach and display of the art, Tony Gwynn would be the man! He didn't just try for anything in particular! The man just flat out hit with the same grace that he treated people and the sport! With the utmost class! And that megawatt smile to boot! Batting-wise, we may never see another who had the complete hitting arsenal Gwynn had
Still tearing up in June of 22’
Saw him played in San Dog from 1986 thru his retirement as I was Station at NAVAL AIR STATION MIRAMAR AND NAVAL AIR STATION NORTH ISLAND for 20 yrs.......WHAT A GREAT BALL PLAYER.....BETTER HUMAN BEING!.....GOD BLESS HIM AND HIS FAMILY....!!!!
One of the greatest players ever. It was fun to watch him play. He had such a sweet batters swing. He was such a nice, nice man. He will be missed!
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He was just coming into the majors in the early '80s while I was in Little League! I'll turn 49 in January and my three favorite players in those days were Schmidt, Tony and Tim Raines! I vividly remember his entire ML career
My God, Tony Gwynn was the absolute best hitter of his time.
Best hitter of ALL time.
It was insane lol
Tony Gwynn was my idol, growing up. He was San Diego - and so was I. He wore the brown and yellow with pride...and that's hard to do.
While in my adult hood, I had Tony to use as a guide on how to try to be a good person. I already loved him ss a player. He reminded me of Rod Carew.
Miss you Tony.
What a hitter and that strike season took away his chance to hit 400 and I honestly believe that would have that year
Greatest hitter of his generation
God need it a 2 hole hitter in his team that is why he took him
This is comment is almost as beautiful at Tony's swing.
Thanks you Tony Gwynn for many memories.
San Diego native. So it’s been close to 10yrs and people still leave flowers at his statue.
He is missed immensely.
Google “Tony Gwynn’s laugh”
Best laugh ever
Best hitter of all time
And some players cough jim leyritz cough called tony not a team player.
Dude was an artist. I appreciate that he was loyal, but it's too bad he played on mostly bad teams.
Actually, he lived in Poway (as did I), a suburb NE of San Diego. He is Poway's greatest pride.
Robert Fritz this guy
Could've had everything, Money, A ring, but he chose His family. The San Diegans.
What's crazy is Tony Gwen was drafted by the Clippers but he choose baseball
To think how much better he might of been if he stayed in shape later in his career
I hate to say this, but I feel this is part of the reason why Padre fans loved him. He Looked like one of them. B.abe Ruth was even in worse shape. Tony was honest about it, "I just soda pop so much." I wouldn't doubt he liked Budweiser after a 5-6 game as well!"!! Itwas part of his charm, but I get what you mean because he was a spectacular 2 sport athlete coming out of San Diego State.
Tony is the epitome of the San Diego Padres
How did he died?
cancer
As a brewers fan I reenter when his son scored from first on Ryan Braun's first career hit in San Diego.
Cancer of the salivary glad that spead.
He was a big chaw guy back in the day.
Salivary gland cancer
thumbs down because of the offensive and racist commercial before this video
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not really MLB's fault you are getting those.
That’s not there fault