RIP Tony Gwynn.

Hall of Famer Tony Gwynn, who notched more than 3,100 hits during a Major League Baseball career spanning two decades, has died at age 54 after a battle with salivary gland cancer. He was diagnosed with cancer almost a decade later. To enable Verizon Media and our partners to process your personal data select 'I agree', or select 'Manage settings' for more information and to manage your choices. An even better human being with an infectious laugh. Draft: Drafted by the San Diego Padres in the 3rd round of the 1981 MLB June Amateur Draft from San Diego State University (San Diego, CA). Gwynn died surrounded by family at Pomerado Hospital in Poway, California. Gone way, way too soon. On June 16, 2014, San Diego Padres fans and baseball diehards were gutted to hear that Tony Gwynn passed away at the age of 54 after a battle with salivary gland cancer. 19 jersey in September 2004 at Petco Park. For more than a generation, the only thing more dependable in San Diego than sunshine was Tony Gwynn. I'm gonna miss u so much pops. We send our heartfelt sympathy and condolences to the entire Gwynn family, including his wife, Alicia, his children, Tony Jr. and Anisha, and his grandchildren.”, Padres Executive Chairman Ron Fowler added, “Today, we mourn the loss of a man who shared our great pride in this city and who made us all proud to be San Diegans. I'm gonna do everything in my power to continue to... Make u proud!". CBS Sports is a registered trademark of CBS Broadcasting Inc. Commissioner.com is a registered trademark of CBS Interactive Inc. site: media | arena: mlb | pageType: stories | "I'm gonna miss u so much pops. #RIPTonyGwynn, Cal Ripken Jr. on Tony Gwynn, from Ripken's Facebook page. Hitting MLB pitching is incredibly difficult, and Tony Gwynn made it look easy. You will hear a ton of amazing stories today about what a #HOF person Tony Gwynn was. RIP Tony Gwynn. The pain of Gwynn… "He was beloved by so many, especially the Hall of Fame family, for his kindness, graciousness and passion for the game," Jane Forbes Clark, chairman of the board of the National Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum, said in a statement. There are no words to express what Tony means to this organization and this community. Covering the impact of coronavirus on the sports world, MORE: Gwynn dies at age 54 | Leaderboarding: Gwynn's insane contact numbers. We bring sports news that matters to your inbox, to help you stay informed and get a winning edge. Here are some of the reactions about his great player and even better person. Ken Weatherwax, who played Pugsley on the 1960s TV show "The Addams Family," has died at 59. updated 7:51 PM EST, Wed December 3, 2014. © 2004-2020 CBS Interactive. We extend our deepest sympathies to Alicia and the entire Gwynn family. The revelation surely wouldn’t offend Gwynn. section: | slug: the-baseball-world-reacts-to-tony-gwynns-death | sport: baseball | route: article_single.us | He never will be. updated 9:59 PM EST, Thu December 11, 2014. At the age of 54, “Mr. Today I lost my Dad, my best friend and my mentor. There's also a statue of Gwynn at Petco Park, which was unveiled in 2007. Tony Gwynn. Tony Gwynn was a super hero in a lot of people's eyes, including mine. You'll be dearly missed my friend!

He cared deeply about our city and had a profound impact on our community. Ian McLagan, the Faces keyboardist who also played on records by artists like the Rolling Stones and Bruce Springsteen, has died at 69. updated 7:27 PM EST, Tue December 2, 2014.

I'm so happy I called Tony Gwynn 2 weeks ago to see how he was doing! Before his death, Gwynn publicly discussed the negative effects tobacco had on his health, attributing his cancer to a decades-long addiction to chewing tobacco. The baseball world lost a legend Monday, as Hall of Famer Tony Gwynn died at the young age of 54. He was an icon for San Diego Padres fans, never more evident than on Induction Day of 2007, when tens of thousands of Tony's most appreciative fans filled Cooperstown for his Hall of Fame speech. James, the British novelist renowned for her crime novels featuring detective Adam Dalgliesh as well as such works as "The Children of Men," has died at age 94. updated 3:38 PM EST, Wed November 26, 2014. wow, R.I.P Tony Gwynn..lost a great person today..gonna miss you coach!! He played basketball for the Aztecs for four seasons and baseball for three seasons, garnering all-Western Athletic Conference honors in both sports. It would have been fantastic if the new documentary on Tony Gwynn was 44 minutes of him laughing. Condolences to his family.

Christine Cavanaugh, who lent her distinctive voice to the title pig in "Babe," Chuckie Finster on "Rugrats" and Dexter of "Dexter's Laboratory," has died at 51. updated 8:37 PM EST, Tue December 30, 2014. Click through our gallery to remember those we lost this year. According to San Diego State's athletics website, Gwynn remains the only athlete in WAC history to be honored as an all-conference performer in two sports. Gwynn was known as "Mr. Padre" during and after his career in the majors. ", "I am deeply saddened to learn that Tony Gwynn has lost his courageous battle against cancer," Tony Clark, executive director of the Major League Baseball Players Association, said in a statement. Norman Bridwell, creator of 'Clifford the Big Red Dog', Ken Weatherwax, Pugsley on 'Addams Family', Gwynn died at 54 after a long battle with salivary gland cancer, He was a 15-time All-Star and was inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame in 2007, Hall of Fame chair recalls his "kindness, graciousness and passion for the game", His son, also an MLB outfielder, tweets, "Today I lost my Dad, my best friend and my mentor".

It had to be. American saxophonist Bobby Keys, who for years toured and recorded with the Rolling Stones, has died. P.D. Will crack up heaven's starting lineup.RIP friend, Sad news. Another sad day for our HOF family on the passing of Tony Gwynn. He was 54. We and our partners will store and/or access information on your device through the use of cookies and similar technologies, to display personalised ads and content, for ad and content measurement, audience insights and product development. Sad to hear of the passing of Tony Gwynn. We talked hitting every time I saw him.Questions after questions.A true friend.

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