ADDENDUM: THERE ARE ACTUALLY 9 BATS IN THIS LOT, NOT 8.
Interesting group of 9 miscellaneous bats from the personal collection of Hall of Famer Tony Gwynn.
- Worth Tony Gwynn Hand Crafted Model bat featuring an original drawing of Gwynn on the barrel, signed by Gwynn and the artist in 8/10 looking silver felt tip pen. The artist has dated the work "87".
- Tony Gwynn Louisville Slugger Signature bat with "1994 TONY GWYNN GOLF CLASSIC 6 OF 15" stamped on the barrel.
- Tony Gwynn Louisville Slugger bat with "SMOKEY" carved in the barrel in Padre brown and yellow colors and metal plate attached over Louisville Slugger stamping that reads "TONY GWYNN IN APPRECIATION SAN DIEGO PADRES 1986" with smaller "SMOKEY" below.
- Tony Gwynn Louisville Slugger Signature bat with "GRAND SLAM" stamped on the barrel.
- Nike, Made in Canada, bat stamped on the barrel with "B267C TONY GWYNN SAN DIEGO PADRES".
- Millet Custom Bats Tony Gwynn personal model bat with "1996 NAT. LEAGUE WEST DIV. CHAMPS" PRINTED on barrel.
- Unusual folk art bat sent to Tony Gwynn by a fan with numerous photo images, newspaper clippings, and other interesting stuff relating to the Padre Hall of Famer neatly glued?/taped? around the top 60% of the bat. Very nicely done piece!
- Unmarked bat with "GWYNN #19" carved deeply into the barrel in raised letters.
- Hillerich & Bradsby Louisville Slugger bat with "Genuine K55 BOGGS" stamped on the barrel.
Includes Letter of Authenticity from the Gwynn Family.
Autograph on signed bat Pre-certified by PSA/DNA.
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.