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Hall of Famer Baseball Player: Tony Gwynn dies. May he RIP
« on: June 16, 2014, 10:21:22 AM »
Hello fellow chrome domes:  I hope all is well with you and your families.  As a big sports fan, I am saddened to report that Tony Gwynn died today at 54.  He battled cancer for years.  I am going to miss him because he was a legend and true gentleman of the game of life.
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Prayers go out to him and his family and close friends.  May he rest in peace.  He played 20 years in San Diego.  He had a career batting average of 338.  His last year in 2001, he batted 324.  He is truly Mr. Padre.


http://espn.go.com/mlb/story/_/id/11091626/hall-famer-tony-gwynn-san-diego-padres-died


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Re: Hall of Famer Baseball Player: Tony Gwynn dies. May he RIP
« Reply #1 on: June 16, 2014, 11:12:49 AM »
I'm watching ESPN as I type this......my prayers and condolences to his family, friends and fans of him everywhere (including myself) A pure class act and gentleman who was taken away from us much too soon.....Thanks for sharing, Mel.
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Re: Hall of Famer Baseball Player: Tony Gwynn dies. May he RIP
« Reply #2 on: June 16, 2014, 03:55:47 PM »
OMG!!!!  I hate to hear that.  I had so much respect for him growing up and watching him play the Braves while he was a Padre.  He was one of the best hitters for average of my generation.  My prayers and condolences go out to his family and loved ones!  Wow!  He was taken way too soon.

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Re: Hall of Famer Baseball Player: Tony Gwynn dies. May he RIP
« Reply #3 on: June 17, 2014, 02:02:59 PM »
His son plays outfield for the Phillies. May he R.I.P.

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Re: Hall of Famer Baseball Player: Tony Gwynn dies. May he RIP
« Reply #4 on: June 17, 2014, 06:42:27 PM »
  Tremendous loss,not just for baseball but for everybody. This man epitomized what class and professionalism are supposed to be. Rest in peace Mr. Gwynn.

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Re: Hall of Famer Baseball Player: Tony Gwynn dies. May he RIP
« Reply #5 on: June 17, 2014, 07:14:23 PM »
  Tremendous loss,not just for baseball but for everybody. This man epitomized what class and professionalism are supposed to be. Rest in peace Mr. Gwynn.
Again... I am still shocked.  I so agree that this is a tremendous loss especially after Father's Day. The baseball world will never be the same. 

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