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Tony & Ted's Excellent Hoover High Adventure
During his playing days with the Padres, Tony Gwynn became friends with one of his heroes, Hoover High alum and fellow Hall of Famer Ted Williams.
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Tony & Ted's Excellent Hoover High Adventure
During his playing days with the Padres, Tony Gwynn became friends with one of his heroes, Hoover High alum and fellow Hall of Famer Ted Williams.
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On Mr. Padre's Birthday, Friars Honor Tony Gwynn
San Diego Padres star would have been 62 on Monday.
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#OnFriar Podcast: Listen as Statistician Ryan Spaeder Adds Perspective on Gwynn and Tatis Jr.
Baseball fans need their baseball fix. Sometimes that comes just by talking with other baseball fans. That’s what happened on this week’s OnFriar Podcast. NBC 7’s Darnay Tripp and Derek Togerson talk to Ryan Spaeder (@theaceofspaeder on Twitter, @theaceofspaeder on Instagram), an author of two and soon to be three books on baseball including Incredible Baseball Stats. Ryan is...
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When Tony Gwynn Came to My Softball Game: One Fan's Memory of Meeting Mr. Padre
A lot of people have stories about meeting Tony Gwynn. Some got the chance to shake his hand at Spring Training. Others got his autograph before a game at Jack Murphy Stadium. If you lived in Poway you probably ran into him at the store. Not me. I met Tony Gwynn… and I didn’t know who he was. My...
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What Does Manny Machado's $300M Deal Mean for the San Diego Padres?
On Feb. 18, 2019, the San Diego Padres were considered one of the thriftiest franchises in Major League Baseball. One day later, the franchise spent money in a manner not even the mighty New York Yankees have ever spent.
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San Diego's AleSmith Brewing Company Ranked 6th Best Brewer in the World
The world of craft beer is vast but San Diego’s AleSmith Brewing Company has carved out a name for itself as one of the best brewers in the world, according to a respected beer-ranking website.
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Trevor Hoffman Way Officially Unveiled
Streets named for Hoffy and Tony Gwynn form a corner outside Petco Park
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Gwynn Family, Tobacco Company Reach Settlement in All-Star Tony Gwynn's Wrongful Death Lawsuit
The Gwynns and the company behind the famous San Diego Padre’s favorite tobacco reached a settlement in a lawsuit that alleged the late Tony Gwynn’s addiction was used to turn him into a “walking billboard.”
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Former Padres Closer Trevor Hoffman to Get Statue at Petco Park
The San Diego Padres 2018 promotional lineup was announced Friday, but there was one bit of information that seemed to hint at a new landmark coming to Petco Park.
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AleSmith Brewing Company Honors Tony Gwynn 3 Years After Death
Hundreds of runners participated in the 3rd annual Tony Gwynn 5.5K Run/Walk Saturday. The event raised money for the Tony & Alicia Gwynn Foundation.
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Tony Gwynn Jr.'s Emotional Reaction to Dad's New Statue in Poway
An 11 foot high, bronze statue of former San Diego Padre Tony Gwynn was unveiled in Poway. For those close to Gwynn, the statue is less about baseball and more about family and community. Tony’s son, Tony Gwynn Jr., had a very emotional reaction when seeing the statue. NBC 7’s Todd Strain has the story.
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Tony Gwynn Statue Unveiled in Poway
Powegians gathered Tuesday to honor ‘Mr. Padre’ Tony Gwynn on what would have been the sports icon’s 57th birthday.
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Tony Gwynn Memorial Statue Arrives in Poway After 1,350-Mile Journey
The highly-anticipated birthday present for Mr. Padre completed its 1,350-mile journey to Poway on Monday morning, a day ahead of Gwynn’s 57th birthday.
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Tony Gwynn Memorial Statue In Transit to San Diego
A highly anticipated birthday present for Mr. Padre has been wrapped, stuck with a bow and sent on its way from Texas to the San Diego icon’s hometown.
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Nursing Lounge, New Food, ‘Barkyard' Upgrades Added to Petco Park
New food, upgrades to a pet-friendly spectators’ section, and a nursing lounge for mothers are some of the bells and whistles that await San Diego Padres fans at Petco Park this season.
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Gwynn Remembered as “True Friend” Who Could “Hit .320 With a Broom”
Fans, friends and Major League Baseball peers of Padres legend Tony Gwynn shared their grief upon learning of his death Monday morning.