Tony Gwynn dies

I'm sure this is old news to everyone, however I came across this article tribute to the great Tony Gwynn. Even the comments section which I usually stay away from is full of othe people's memories as well.

http://deadspin.com/i-was-tony-gwynns-bat-boy-1592123043

 

TG deserves a special tribute as one of the top two greatest base hitters of all time plus he was a such a positive role model on top of that.

You will find most older Atlanta Braves fans, like myself, coming out of the woodwork to salute him because he absolutely owned the Braves pitching staff, every single game they played, year after year, back in the day.

 

I'm a braves man too and will give him my props of being one the greatest hitters ever!

 

Mr. Gwynn was a class act he was one of the best hitters ever in the game. He was also one of the nicest men and a true role model for kids to look up to..
R.I.P. Tony

 

Sorry to post to an old thread but thought this was worth a quick share as well. Gwynn jr getting a standing ovation as he comes to the plate for the first time since his dad passed:
http://nesn.com/2014/06/tony-gwynn-...on-in-first-at-bat-since-fathers-death-video/

 

dude one of my idols. growing up thats all I did was play baseball. Tony was a great athelete and greater person. lived his whole life in S.D. and gave up many opportunities to leave. you never see that anymore..20 years with the same team and committed his whole life to the San Diego area...R.I.P. Tony. Also, my inspiration to stop chewing right now!!!