Tag Archives: Tony Gwynn

Vin Scully Tribute to Tony Gwynn

Posted on June 17, 2014 by bp

Your browser does not support iframes. Full disclosure, my eyes welled up the second Vin said the words “Tony Gwynn” – that’s all it took. Vin Scully is the best storyteller in baseball, I’m so happy he shared his thoughts … Continue reading →

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Even the NBA is Recognizing Tony Gwynn

Posted on June 17, 2014 by bp

We remember @MLB Hall of Famer Tony Gwynn, who was selected in 1981 @NBADraft after starring with @GoAztecs. #MrPadre pic.twitter.com/H0tuf8xmJI — NBA (@NBA) June 17, 2014

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Steve Garvey Said Something Profound to Tony Gwynn, Jr.

Posted on June 17, 2014 by bp

@tonygwynnjr I love your dad and everything he stood for. I started off his mentor then he became mine. My sincere condolences to you all. — Steve Garvey (@SteveGarvey6) June 16, 2014 Man. That is some powerful stuff there. Funny … Continue reading →

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UT San Diego With a Front Page Tribute to Tony Gwynn

Posted on June 17, 2014 by bp

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Keith Olbermann Remembers Tony Gwynn

Posted on June 17, 2014 by bp

I watched this, and managed to not tear up until the end. Such a great tribute. Then I did something stupid and read the YouTube comments. Sure, most of them show gratitude toward Keith for his tribute… for his storytelling. … Continue reading →

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Tony Gwynn and Greg Maddux

Posted on June 16, 2014 by bp

The best against the best… here’s what Maddux had to say about Tony… Amazing little anecdote from Maddux. Game respect game. Tony Gwynn was the best pure hitter I ever faced! Condolences to his family. — greg maddux (@gregmaddux) June … Continue reading →

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The Chargers Pay Tribute to Tony Gwynn

Posted on June 16, 2014 by bp

Rest in peace, Mr. Padre. pic.twitter.com/lXl3bOaVH2 — San Diego Chargers (@chargers) June 16, 2014 AG Spanos led contingent of Bolts to pay respects to greatest Padre and one of most iconic San Diegans of all time. pic.twitter.com/txr8Dx86fQ — Bill Johnston … Continue reading →

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RIP, Mr. Padre

Posted on June 16, 2014 by bp

Tony Gwynn has died, his agent John Boggs just told me. It was the phone call I’ve been dreading. God bless, Mr. Padre. I love you. @Padres — Barry M. Bloom (@Boomskie) June 16, 2014 Tony Gwynn has died. I’m … Continue reading →

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This Tony Gwynn Pale Ale Logo is Awesome

Posted on May 23, 2014 by bp

If the beer is half as good as the logo… it’s my new favorite beer. Well done, Ale Smith Brewing. Also, if you don’t understand the .394 allusion, that was Gwynn’s batting average in 1994. Last thing, did Tony approve … Continue reading →

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Garvey & Gwynn

Posted on March 14, 2014 by bp

I don’t know what this is. Great stirrups. End of blog. -bp

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