This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 4/26/2015
San Diego Padres legend Tony Gwynn was one of the most prolific hitters in baseball history. He collected 3,141 career hits on his way to a lifetime batting average of .338. This lot includes the official National League (White) baseball that Gwynn hit to record his 1,600th base knock. The hit occurred on May 30, 1991, against Houston Astros right-hander Jimmy Jones during a 4-0 victory for San Diego at home. The game-used baseball shows wear and includes special writing in black ink to call out the milestone: “My 1600th Base Hit – Hit at San Diego Stadium off of Jimmy Jones of Houston 5-30-91.” It even includes Gwynn’s line score: “AB-4, R-1, H-1, RBI-0.” It also includes his batting average at the time: .352.
Includes Letter of Authenticity from the Gwynn Family.
A portion of the proceeds generated by the Tony Gwynn Collection will be donated to the Tony and Alicia Gwynn Foundation. The TAG Foundation is a non-profit, 5013(c) charity dedicated to creating and supporting programs that enhance opportunities for youth to become healthy, educated, and productive citizens. The TAG Foundation was organized in San Diego in 1995 by Tony’s wife, Alicia. For more information, visit www.tagwynn2.org.