Tony Gwynn: 1960 - 2014.

There are few things sadder than announcing the passing of a Hall of Famer...


...except maybe the passing of a wonderful, affable Hall of Famer when it is way too soon and all too preventable.



He was a brilliant ballplayer, an 8-time batting champion, a 5-time gold glover, he had 3000 hits, he was Mr. Padre.  Don't chew tobacco, kids.