One of the greatest players ever in MLB. Played his entire 20 year career in San Diego when he could have gone other places for a lot more money, especially later in his career when his knees were shot. Also, one of the nicest guys to ever play the game. Never forgot it was the fans that paid his check, not the club owners. Always willing to sign autographs for the fans. I had the privilege of knowing Tony the last 3 years of his career while working on field security for the Padres. He always had a kind word for the guys that worked the field. Great man and sad we lost him so soon.
Eight batting titles Seven times leading the Majors in hits Struck out just 434 times in his career Over 2400 games played for San Diego Tony Gwynn was one of a kind as a lead off hitter.
I remember when the Yankees played San Diego in the world series. You knew the Yankees were going to win. (How often do they lose?). But they interviewed the Yankee players before the start of the World series. And they all pretty much said the same thing. "Hey man, we got Tony Gwynn coming in!"
Never see another like him. He could've made so much more had he tested the market, and THAT'S what sets him apart from the whiny, overpaid spoiled brats playing today. Best pure hitter aside from Teddy Ballgame. R.I.P Anthony Keith Gwynn
Alou couldn't believe he got gunned down at 3rd from deep right center by Tony Gwynn's had to be perfect throw. There's never been anyone that hit the ball harder right at someone for an out more than T. Gwynn
Look at 10:46. Tony's teammate wanted to be the hero. He's still walking towards the plate to get ready to hit despite Gwynn driving in the game winning run. There's a mound of Padres celebrating behind the hitter. Weird!
It was the go-ahead run. The game wasn't over yet. And it was Steve Garvey, and he still had an at-bat to worry about. That's how professionals work. Your welcome
What do you mean Steve Garvey had an bat to worry about? Tony Gwynn hit a two-run single to end the ball game... You can clearly hear the announcer say the Padres won the ball game! Padres won 5-3!
Amazing. He was such a pure hitter and a pretty strong man, that he didn’t hit more home runs. Not trying to hit one, but just his swing admins solid contact didn’t produce natural power
What are you talking about ichiro isn't close to Tony gwynn... The man has 3000 hits in Major League baseball in 1500 hits in Japanese professional baseball... You might have to flip a coin to see who's the better hitter.
