RIP Tony Gwynn

[baseball tourist]

What a hitter! Class act too. Very sad.

[71buc]

I had to share this. Tony Gwynn loved the game, its legends, it's journeymen, it's history, and we the fans. I am absolutely certain he counted himself among us. He was supremely talented yet amazingly genuine and approachable. I had the privilege of speaking with him on a couple of occasions. He was the epitome of class. His laugh and love for the game were infectious. Watching him interact with people and spreading his unique brand of joy was even more fun than watching him hit. He always left smiles in his wake. What a tragic loss.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qHkhMLSn74c

[Scott Garner]

Originally Posted by 71buc

I had to share this. Tony Gwynn loved the game, its legends, it's journeymen, it's history, and we the fans. I am absolutely certain he counted himself among us. He was supremely talented yet amazingly genuine and approachable. I had the privilege of speaking with him on a couple of occasions. He was the epitome of class. His laugh and love for the game were infectious. Watching him interact with people and spreading his unique brand of joy was even more fun than watching him hit. He always left smiles in his wake. What a tragic loss.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qHkhMLSn74c

Nice tribute, Mike! Thanks for sharing this.

[khkco4bls]

I met tony gwynn years ago with a signing in New York. I had a 36 inch tony gwynn bat that I found in my mothers shed. I bought it to a show in New York City and ask Tony Gwynn if he ever swung a 36 inch model. he stood up and started to swing it. he sat back down and said nah I never used a 36" . it's not the great signature on the bat that I remember but its Tony Gwynn standing up and swinging that bat that I remember most and that big smile on his face

[UnVme7]

I remember watching this a while back. An autograph seeker giving Gwynn crap. It's great...

http://m.youtube.com/watch?v=QNs-LIaY1gg