We are terribly sad to say goodbye to our teammate, our friend and a legend, Tony Gwynn. Rest in peace, Mr. Padre.
— San Diego Padres (@Padres) June 16, 2014Hall of Fame baseball player Tony Gwynn died Monday, June 16, after battling oral cancer. Gwynn had two surgeries on his right cheek between August 2010 and February 2012. Surgeons grafted a nerve from his shoulder to replace one damaged by the tumor. The former player eventually regained facial movement.
We mourn the passing of Hall of Famer and @Padres icon Tony Gwynn, who died today at the age of 54. pic.twitter.com/lXPEVSzRj3
— MLB (@MLB) June 16, 2014Gwynn played his entire 20-year career for the San Diego Padres, earning him the nickname "Mr. Padre."
Gwynn led the National League in batting eight times in his 20-year career, all with the Padres. He led the team to their only two World Series appearances in 1984 and 1998.
He was named to 15 All-Star teams, winning seven Silver Slugger Awards as the best hitter at his position and five Gold Glove Awards as the best fielder at his position.
He was elected to the Major League Baseball Hall of Fame in 2007. His No. 19 was retired by the Padres in in 2004.
Gwynn played 2,440 games and compiled a .338 career batting average, good for 18th best in baseball history.
Rest in peace to one of the greatest baseball players ever.
Source: NBC 7
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