May 9: Happy Birthday, Tony Gwynn


Baseball Declines to Honor Tony Gwynn at All-Star Game

Happy Birthday, Mr. Padre!
  • Anthony Keith Gwynn was born on May 9, 1960 in Los Angeles, California.
  • HOF, 15x All-Star, 5x GG, 7x SS, 8x Batting Titles, 7x Hits Leader, OBP Leader, Runs Leader, AB Leader. 
  • .338 AVG, 135 HR, 1.138 RBI, 319 SB, 3.141 Hits
Tony Gwynn and his team:


1993 Topps #5 Tony Gwynn Baseball Card - San Diego Padres
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