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Hall of Famer Tony Gwynn dies
ESPN ^ | 6/16/2014

Posted on 06/16/2014 8:41:57 AM PDT by Borges

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1 posted on 06/16/2014 8:41:57 AM PDT by Borges
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So sad. One of the sweetest, classiest guys to ever play the game.


2 posted on 06/16/2014 8:45:19 AM PDT by Right Brother
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54. Way too young.


3 posted on 06/16/2014 8:45:44 AM PDT by BenLurkin (This is not a statement of fact. It is either opinion or satire; or both.)
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He would of hit .400 in ‘94, except for the strike. He was in a groove when the strike stopped the season and was hitting .394 at that point. Still the highest since Williams hit .406 on ‘41.


4 posted on 06/16/2014 8:46:46 AM PDT by ReaganÜberAlles (Remember, you can't spell "progressive" without "SS".)
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To: Right Brother

BTTT, what you said.

RIP Tony and thanks for the memories.

Condolences to his family, friends, and team mates.


5 posted on 06/16/2014 8:48:53 AM PDT by SZonian (Throwing our allegiances to political parties in the long run gave away our liberty.)
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To: Borges

How sad!


6 posted on 06/16/2014 8:49:39 AM PDT by GSWarrior
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OH NO! To me, Tony Gwynn was one of the last great spokesman for Baseball. He played his entire career in San Diego and was beloved there. A class act. RIP, Tony.


7 posted on 06/16/2014 8:50:39 AM PDT by Hildy (Falling down is how you grow. Staying down is how you die.)
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To: Right Brother

I agree. Very impressive in front of the camera - classy, humble, spoke eloquently, and acted like an adult.


8 posted on 06/16/2014 8:51:36 AM PDT by lesko
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To: Borges

RIP for a great player.


9 posted on 06/16/2014 8:52:33 AM PDT by Billthedrill
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I loved his laugh.


10 posted on 06/16/2014 8:56:03 AM PDT by ColdOne (I miss my poochie... Tasha 2000~3/14/11))
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To: Borges

He was a great Ambassador for baseball. This is incredibly sad. RIP Tony, you have left us way to soon. My sympathy to Tony’s family and loved ones.


11 posted on 06/16/2014 8:56:39 AM PDT by nicksaunt
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As great a ball player as he was, he was an even better man and human being. RIP and God bless, Tony. Well done.


12 posted on 06/16/2014 9:00:49 AM PDT by Luke21
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Mouth cancer apparently . . . all of that tobacco chew took out a lot of the old timers.


13 posted on 06/16/2014 9:04:53 AM PDT by Pilgrim's Progress (http://www.baptistbiblebelievers.com/BYTOPICS/tabid/335/Default.aspx)
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A true gentleman. I have a friend whose father was confined to a wheelchair for the last years of his life. He was a huge sports fan. His son would take him to games and the teams did their best to accommodate him.

They had a special parking area for handicapped fans that was next to the players’ entrance at Three Rivers Stadium. Gwynn was leaving after the game and saw my friend loading his dad into the van. Gwynn went out of his way to walk over to my friend’s dad, introduce himself, shake his hand and say “Thank you for coming out to watch me play today”.

A true class individual all the way.


14 posted on 06/16/2014 9:06:32 AM PDT by Buckeye McFrog
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Very impressive in front of the camera - classy, humble, spoke eloquently, and acted like an adult

I agree
Unfortunately the time I saw him in person after the SD State game where he was coaching following retirement, not so much.
Politely asked Mr. Gwynn for an autograph as he was leaving the field. He did not have time nor the inclination to honor my request.
Amazing how so many of these athletes have an on screen persona which stands in contrast to their derision of the common folk.
Other names come to mind, Michael Young, Derek Jeter, Willie Mays.
Thankfully baseball’s greatest living legend Nolan Ryan never lost his respect for the fans. I always remember him saying that he always wanted to go out and make the fans feel like they got their money’s worth when he pitched. I have met him numerous times and can vouch for his class.


15 posted on 06/16/2014 9:06:37 AM PDT by brickdds
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Darn right. Total class, a gentleman.


16 posted on 06/16/2014 9:06:40 AM PDT by Travis McGee (www.EnemiesForeignAndDomestic.com)
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To: Borges

Wow! Didn’t know he had cancer. Very sad. Way too young.


17 posted on 06/16/2014 9:06:43 AM PDT by Jim from C-Town (The government is rarely benevolent, often malevolent and never benign!)
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Mr. Padre. When I lived in San Diego in the `80s Tony seemed to be involved in every charitable event. He used his fame to benefit an untold amount of lives. A class person all the way. Farewell Mr. Padre. You truly were one of the good guys.


18 posted on 06/16/2014 9:09:28 AM PDT by Buckeye Battle Cry (Audentis Fortuna Iuvat)
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To: Borges

sorry to hear. a respected pro. RIP.


19 posted on 06/16/2014 9:10:22 AM PDT by dadfly
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Politely asked Mr. Gwynn for an autograph as he was leaving the field. He did not have time nor the inclination to honor my request.
Amazing how so many of these athletes have an on screen persona which stands in contrast to their derision of the common folk.

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You sure have read an awful lot into his denial of your autograph seeking.

Derision? He ridiculed you? Treated you with contempt?

Really? How so?


20 posted on 06/16/2014 9:14:30 AM PDT by dmz
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