Tony Gwynn - Wikipedia
Anthony Keith Gwynn Sr. (May 9, 1960 – June 16, 2014), nicknamed "Mr. Padre", was an American professional baseball right fielder, who played 20 seasons (1982–2001) in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the San Diego Padres.The left-handed hitting Gwynn won eight batting titles in his career, tied for the most in National League (NL) history. He was a 15-time All-Star, and won seven Silver ...
19 facts about the career of Tony Gwynn - MLB.com
May 8, 2023 · • Gwynn faced Greg Maddux 107 times in his career -- more than any other pitcher. He batted .415/.476/.521 against the four-time Cy Young Award winner and Hall of Famer. That's easily the highest average against Maddux for any player with at least 70 plate appearances. • Of course, it's not like Gwynn's numbers against Maddux were an anomaly.
Tony Gwynn's final days: Did tobacco kill Padres legend? - Sports ...
Jun 2, 2016 · Radiation treatments littered his face with open sores. But by the end of the treatment, the cancer appeared to be gone. Then in the winter of 2012, the cancer returned, to the exact same spot....
Hall of Famer Gwynn passes away at 54 - MLB.com
Jun 16, 2014 · SAN DIEGO -- Hall of Famer Tony Gwynn, the greatest Padres player and arguably the best Major League hitter of the latter part of the 20th century, passed away early Monday morning at Pomerado Hospital in Poway, Calif., surrounded by his family.
Examining the cancer that killed Tony Gwynn | Sporting News
Jun 18, 2014 · A heavy guy with terrible knees, he was a base-stealing, batting title-winning Hall of Famer, and he died this week at 54. He’d spent the last four years fighting parotid cancer, and while his...
Nine amazing facts from the career of Tony Gwynn
Jun 16, 2014 · Ryan faced Gwynn 67 times and fanned Tony nine times (the most by any pitcher), but Gwynn still managed to hit over .300 against The Express. Gooden used his fastball and curveball to keep Gwynn off-balance, actually holding Mr. Padre to a .243 mark in 77 matchups while fanning him six times.
Tony Gwynn's legacy lives on, 10 years after his passing
Jun 16, 2024 · During the offseason, the Padres moved Gwynn’s statue to a more prominent place beyond right field, while unveiling the Tony Gwynn Terrace overlooking the outfield. It’s a pseudo-museum dedicated to Gwynn’s life and accomplishments.
Tony Gwynn returns after facing cancer - ESPN
Mar 25, 2011 · Former Padres standout Tony Gwynn was in danger of losing more than just his signature smile. He had cancer in his mouth.
A Tribute to Tony Gwynn - The Slugger’s Son Talks About Oral …
Tony Gwynn had his first cancer surgery in August of 2010. His doctors opted not to remove every bit of the malignant tumor in his cheek because it was touching a major nerve that controlled facial movement; they did not want to cause permanent paralysis of his facial muscles.
Column: Remembering Tony Gwynn, a great hitter and an even …
Jun 16, 2014 · Tony Gwynn died of cancer Monday at age 54, and the loss to the humanity of the sports world is incalculable. He was one of the greatest pure swingers ever, a Hall of Famer with 3,141 hits. But...