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Title: Hall of Famer Baseball Player: Tony Gwynn dies. May he RIP
Post by: warhawk 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


WARHAWK O0
Title: Re: Hall of Famer Baseball Player: Tony Gwynn dies. May he RIP
Post by: Sir Harry 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.
Title: Re: Hall of Famer Baseball Player: Tony Gwynn dies. May he RIP
Post by: AJ Q-Ball 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.
Title: Re: Hall of Famer Baseball Player: Tony Gwynn dies. May he RIP
Post by: tomgallagher on June 17, 2014, 02:02:59 PM
His son plays outfield for the Phillies. May he R.I.P.
Title: Re: Hall of Famer Baseball Player: Tony Gwynn dies. May he RIP
Post by: b.driscoll 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.
Title: Re: Hall of Famer Baseball Player: Tony Gwynn dies. May he RIP
Post by: warhawk on June 17, 2014, 07:14:23 PM
Quote from: b.driscoll 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.
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. 

WARHAWK O0