1984 Topps Tony Gwynn #251 San Diego Padres HOF - For Sale

Tony Gwynn is considered one of the greatest hitters in baseball history. He spent his entire 20-year career with the San Diego Padres, from 1982 to 2001. He was an 8-time National League batting champion, 5-time Gold Glove winner, and a 15-time All-Star. He is best known for his exceptional batting average, with a career average of .338, which is the highest among players who played their entire career after World War II. He also led the league in hits seven times, and had 3,141 hits in his career. He also had a great strikeout-to-walk ratio, striking out only 434 times in 9,288 at-bats and drawing 543 walks. He was elected to the Baseball Hall of Fame in 2007 with a nearly unanimous vote. Gwynn was known for his work ethic and dedication to his craft, constantly studying film and adjusting his swing to improve his performance. He was also respected and beloved by his teammates, coaches, and fans.

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