The last time Tony Gwynn Jr. spoke to his late dad was a year ago ... on Father's Day. The Padres legend passed away the next day.
On Sunday, the first Father's Day for Tony Jr. without his dad, Gwynn delivered the perfect tribute. Now playing for the Syracuse Chiefs, the Triple-A affiliate of the Nationals, Tony stepped to the plate in a tie game in the bottom of the 10th inning and did what members of the Gwynn family do.
(you can watch the video and hear a wonderful play-by-play account below)
(video courtesy Spokane Chiefs)
He lined a walk-off single to give his team the win. Coincidentally, it was the 19th RBI of the year for Tony. If that doesn't give you goosebumps, I don't know what will.
