Tony Gwynn Memorabilia Buying Guide

By Sean J. O'Rourke

One of the greatest hitters in Major League Baseball history, Tony Gwynn forever left his mark on the game with his unmatched and consistent offensive ability. A career .338 hitter, Gwynn played all 20 seasons of his big league career for the San Diego Padres. A National League All-Star for 15 seasons, Gwynn won an incredible eight NL Batting Titles between 1984 and 1997 while solidifying his legacy next to those of Ted Williams, Lou Gehrig and Honus Wagner as one of the greatest contact hitters to ever step into the batter's box. Debuting with the Padres in 1982, Gwynn would post a career-low batting average of a mere .289, an average most hitters would bend over backwards for! Despite being known for his consistently sharp hitting at the plate, Gwynn also stole 319 bases and won five Gold Glove awards during his twenty year career. Retiring in 2001 with the highest career batting average for Major Leaguers after the World War II, Tony Gwynn was forever enshrined at the Baseball Hall of Fame at Cooperstown in 2007 with over 97 percent approval.

An unforgettable force both in the batter's box and while flashing the leather, San Diego Padre great and Major League Baseball Hall of Famer Tony Gwynn is one of the hardest-working and most accomplished players in baseball history. Spending an incredible 20 seasons with the Padres, Gwynn posted over 3,000 hits while building a Hall of Fame resume as the most consistent hitter in the history of the game. An all-time great none of us will ever forget, no baseball collection is truly complete without drafting the one and only Tony Gwynn to the starting roster. If you're considering adding Gywnn, I highly recommend the following pieces of authentic, autographed memorabilia.

• Autographed Baseball: Hand-signed by San Diego Padres legend Tony Gwynn, this authentic Rawlings MLB baseball makes a grand slam addition to your sports collection. Gwynn amassed an incredible 3,141 hits during his illustrious 20-year playing career on his way to a 2007 enshrinement in Cooperstown's Baseball Hall of Fame. A truly must-have item for every serious baseball collection, this Tony Gwynn autographed baseball will prove to be the perfect cornerstone for your sports- influenced room forever. Officially licensed and authenticated by Major League Baseball, this baseball also comes with an individually numbered tamper-evident hologram. An essential for true baseball fans, bring this Tony Gwynn autographed baseball home today!

• Autographed 3,000th Hit Photograph: A lifetime of hard work and undying love for the art of hitting led Tony Gwynn to joining the prestigious 3,000 hit club on August 6, 1999 against the Montreal Expos. Notching his 3,000th career hit against Montreal pitcher Dan Smith, Gwynn is captured here driving the ball to the outfield with his unmatched bat control and precision. Measuring 16x20, the one and only Tony Gwynn has hand-signed this top-quality photograph of himself collecting his 3,000th career hit in ultra-distinct silver ink. An autograph's ability to almost jump off the page increases the value of a product exponentially and this particular autograph is the perfect example. Included with a Schwartz Sports Credit Card of Authenticity and an image from the actual signing, this photograph is truly a cornerstone for every baseball collection and a must-have for the serious baseball collector. One of my personal favorites on the site, bring home this autographed 16x20 photo of Gwynn's 3,000th hit today!

• Autographed Bat: A lifetime .338 hitter, Tony Gwynn retired in 2001 after 20 professional seasons with the San Diego Padres as arguably the most consistent hitter in baseball history. A very rare and unique addition to your collection, the one and only Tony Gwynn has hand-signed this Rawlings baseball bat along with inscribing "HOF 07" directly below his signature. Gwynn's induction into Cooperstown in 2007 insures that this autographed baseball bat will only ascend in value forever. In what I believe to be the coolest item from our Tony Gwynn selection, what better way is there to commemorate the Hall of Fame slugger than with his authentic signature distinctly on hardwood? There isn't! Licensed and authenticated by Major League Baseball, celebrate one of baseball's all-time greatest gentlemen by taking home this Rawlings baseball bat hand-signed by Hall of Famer Tony Gwynn today!

• Autographed Jersey: When San Diego great Tony Gwynn was inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame in 2007, he became one of only 46 players in the Hall of Fame to play their entire big-league career with one franchise. An absolute, 100 percent must-have for the Southern California sports fan, this authentic San Diego Padres home jersey is hand-signed by the first Padre ever inducted to Cooperstown: Mr. Tony Gwynn. Signing on the rear of the jersey on his signature No. 19 in very distinct silver ink, Gwynn's signature makes this jersey an elite centerpiece for your sports or hobby room at home. Take my word for it on this one, bring this authentic San Diego Padres jersey home today with one of our top-quality frames and hang on to it forever. Hit one out of the park for your home team today with this Tony Gwynn autographed jersey authenticated by Schwartz Sports!

• Autographed Baseball w/ Batting Champion Inscription: If you're looking for an authentic piece of memorabilia with a special twist, I believe I have the perfect item for you. This official MLB baseball has been hand-signed by Hall of Fame Padre outfielder Tony Gwynn along with his inscription of "8X BC" to commemorate his incredible eight MLB batting champion seasons. Tony Gwynn retired in 2001 with over 3,000 career hits and a lifetime batting average of .338, sealing his legacy with other all-time greats such as Honus Wagner and Ted Williams. A great cornerstone for serious baseball collections, this Tony Gwynn autographed baseball is licensed and authenticated by Major League Baseball and comes with a tamper- evident hologram from Mounted Memories. If you're looking for a baseball with a grand slam touch than look no further, add Hall of Fame slugger Tony Gwynn to your home team today!

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