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Holy shit! RIP Tony Gwynn

Quote:Tony Gwynn, one of the best hitters of all-time and the face of the Padres, has passed away at age 54, according to his longtime agent.

Gwynn, who underwent multiple surgeries during his playing career to remove growths from his mouth, was diagnosed with cancer of a salivary gland in 2011. He chalked it up to his heavy dipping tobacco habit—it was rare to see Gwynn without a full cheek. Gwynn's condition had apparently worsened over the last months. From a CSN Philly story on Tony Gwynn Jr., published just yesterday:

"This has been the hardest of the four years he's fought it, by far," Tony Jr. said.

"When I left for spring training he was in a good spot, and now he's not in that same spot, so from that standpoint I guess it has worsened. But in the big scheme of things, which is getting healthy so he can do the things he wants to do, I see light at the end of the tunnel. I can't say that he does, but then again he's the one going through this, and it's tough on him."
You can reel off the accolades. Twenty seasons, all with the Padres. Fifteen-time all-star. Eight-time batting champ. Seven Silver Sluggers, to go with five Gold Gloves. A hitting machine with speed, he was one of those rare players you loved to watch even if you rooted for another team. His number 19 was retired by San Diego in 2004. He was elected to the Hall of Fame in 2007. That smile, and that swing.

Smokeless tobacco has since been banned in the NCAA and in the minor leagues. If nothing else, let Tony Gwynn's legacy be a cautionary tale, and let the untimely death of one of baseball's most beloved players save lives.

Fucking heartbreaking. Truly one of the best ever and more class than most teams put together. One of my all time favorites. R.I.P.

RIP.

Damn Matt Wieters is gonna get Tommy Johns.

Very sad about Tony Gwynn. If you grew up in the 80's and 90's like most of us did, Tony Gwynn was the "hitter". You knew him, you liked him, and if he was playing your team you'd focus on his at bats.

Seemed like a really nice guy too and 54 is too young.

RIP Mr. Padre.

(06-16-2014 05:34 PM)ahtamed Wrote: [ -> ]Damn Matt Wieters is gonna get Tommy Johns.

Everyone is! It's the hip thing to do.

Seriously, that sucks, though. He might be the only likeable O.

(06-16-2014 07:21 PM)ADD Wrote: [ -> ]Very sad about Tony Gwynn. If you grew up in the 80's and 90's like most of us did, Tony Gwynn was the "hitter". You knew him, you liked him, and if he was playing your team you'd focus on his at bats.

Seemed like a really nice guy too and 54 is too young.

RIP Mr. Padre.

For me it was him and Wade Boggs, they were the hitters. I was too young for Rod Carew, but basically the same deal.

Jays just came back from being dow 0-8 to win 14-9

Nice job, Reds. Fucking shit, blow a goddamn 9 run lead. I'm still in my "fuck yeah we fired Dusty Baker" honeymoon phase, but that shit will be ending pretty damn soon.