Tony Gwynn was such a class act.

@stumarston6812

3 жыл бұрын

He could hit the ball between the infielders like he was shooting pool.

@CrazyHank36

3 жыл бұрын

@@stumarston6812 No kidding, he was amazing

@waldosordo5743

3 жыл бұрын

Still is.

@alexandersupertramp7353

3 жыл бұрын

WOOORD!!!!!!!

@CrazyHank36

3 жыл бұрын

@Blank Comment I agree, I would have went off on the guy

one of the nicest guys ever. if Tony Gwynn is upset with you, you really screwed up.

Telling a guy off in the most respectful way! I miss this guy may he RIP

@ronaldressler3418

3 жыл бұрын

Absolutely RIP Mr, Gywnn

What a guy Tony was. Never mistake his kindness for weakness.

@MikeJones-dd5wj

3 жыл бұрын

Well-said.

@BrianGarcia-kc4vi

3 жыл бұрын

Usually the silent ones who are the most deadly

@thomasmasterson7043

3 жыл бұрын

I grew up watching Tony play and he was so loving and kind but still a strong man may he forever rest in peace 😔

People should never have mistaken Tony's humility for him being a pushover. He was far from it as we see here in how he handled this clown. That's what made him so great because it made him like one of us. This world will not be the same without Anthony Keith Gwynn in it. What a devastating loss for all of us. RIP Tony.

@tomscerbo1588

3 жыл бұрын

Tony was class all the way, great player, person! He will be missed!

@dcrea9416

3 жыл бұрын

Nice profile pic! "Mo' bainssss...."

@CurtainCloser21

3 жыл бұрын

Na something is odd with the situation him and Tony have past history

@conorfarm3r

3 жыл бұрын

@Tom Smith Hes not talking like a white guy. Hes talking like himself. Did you comment like a black guy? No you commented like yourself. Try not to perpetuate stereotypes because of your view of the world.

@CoTreyLoZ

3 жыл бұрын

@Tom Smith You get a gold medal in the being a brainless dick olympics!

I've met Tony Gwynn twice and he was one of the coolest baseball players I've ever met. I legitimately cried after I found out he passed.

i like how he said to the guy, "there are other people in line sir", hinting to him that he was holding up the line, shows how much respect he had for the fans. Him and Kirby Puckett were my 2 favorite players growing up, very humble guys, didnt let the fame get to their heads.

@groupersti

13 күн бұрын

"HITTING MACHINES"...Hard to believe, both are gone..Life really seems unfair sometimes...

Not a curse word from Tony, and he even has the patience to politely explain why he’s annoyed to the guy. He was always classy.

@keithlc1972

3 жыл бұрын

This is why I do not curse and still get my point across.

@keithlc1972

3 жыл бұрын

Why do some think using profanity is ok? This is why I have no respect for those that curse and claim Christianity. Or yell no one is perfect.

@jerrywitaj

3 жыл бұрын

Ashamed American oh I curse like a drunken sailor, but I admire anyone that can get their point across without doing so.

@brodiegriffin_is_Ozzy

3 жыл бұрын

I can refrain swearing easily aswell , but I do swear a lot in general conversations...... here in Australia swearing is seen & used differently . We tend to swear with our friends & refrain with strangers / co-workers & in public . I also believe words / speech is about intent & context .

@jerrywitaj

3 жыл бұрын

Brodie Griffin dude, we do the EXACT same thing here in the U.S. Not really different at all!

Knowing Tony Gwynn for over 40 years, i can tell you he was the product of two wonderful parents. From when he was on the Hornets, his first baseball team to watching him inducted into Cooperstown. He was the kid who would give you a ride on his bicycle handle bars so you didn't have to walk home from Silverado park. He was the kindest person you could ever meet. I will always love Tony Gwynn and I miss seeing you. David

@patrickgray5633

4 жыл бұрын

Reds fan here I admired Tony very much one of my favorite players. He put that clown in his place which I was glad to see.

@HumpD624

3 жыл бұрын

How did you know him? Childhood friend I assume, I’d love to hear more about the hitting king

@EstebanGonzalez-og7mb

3 жыл бұрын

We all love tony. I was a cardinals fan and dreamed of him being a Redbird.

@Mr.Jtea3

3 жыл бұрын

Very kind words

@powderkings1411

3 жыл бұрын

I idolized the man. He was a great one.

When I was younger I was a grill cook at the stadium of a minor league team that became affiliated with the Padres that year. So the Padres came to town for a scrimmage. After the the game I was wheeling my things down to the commissary and there sat Tony Gwynn on a folding chair in the hallway. I decided to introduce myself and he was so nice. We ended up talking baseball for what seemed like forever when in reality it was probably only 10 to 15 minutes. I'll never forget that day and how normal and down to earth he was.

Tony Gwynn is a great guy!!! He was like my second dad for a minute .. Tony jr and I went to school together. We were best friends.. I use to go to their house EVERY weekend!! And it was the best!!!! Thank you Mr. Gwynn for whoopin us in ping pong!!! Loved every second. Love u man!

if you get a tongue lashing from tony gwynn, then you know you're in the wrong. seriously one of the nicest guys ever. RIP, mr. padre.

The Car Dealership should have had their manager ask the jerk to leave

@kingdingaling2469

3 жыл бұрын

Yea, What the heck was that nonsense ?! I was thought for sure he’d be escorted out. That dealership is ridiculous. Tony must have owned it and that’s why they didn’t know what to do , being he’s really the boss. That’s why he was there @ all I bet. He was a great man but I don’t think a car dealership is your most likely place to sign autos otherwise.

@aaronwilliams6989

3 жыл бұрын

@@kingdingaling2469 You can sign autographs anywhere you are invited.

@kingdingaling2469

3 жыл бұрын

@@aaronwilliams6989 Uhh duhhh What a concept. Why would you accept the invite to sign @ car dealership, unless it’s yours or a good friends and I don’t think a friend would have let that happen for even a second. That turd would have been out on his arss Think

@Randizzl3

3 жыл бұрын

“The Jerk store called and they’re running out of you!”

@aaronwilliams6989

3 жыл бұрын

@@kingdingaling2469 It happens all the time.

The nerve of this autograph seeker!! Unbelievable...

Tony used to come into a Subway on the semi regular I worked at when I was in college that was close to The Murph. He was always very polite and kind. Sometimes people would ask for autographs as he was eating, sometimes when he was there with other people. He would politely explain that he would sign when he was done eating but he was with his wife etc. Once a guy kept bothering him and I asked the guy to leave the store. After he was done Tony thanked me, wrote a quick note to the owner stating that I helped him and his wife out and took a picture with me on one of those disposal cameras the owner kept in the store. He was a class act all the way.

@GeneralBuckNaked

3 жыл бұрын

Hope u got those pics developed lol. I lost many of those cameras back in the day without getting to develope the pics smh

@johnnyripple8972

3 жыл бұрын

MR. Mackey The owner kept it there in case there was something that got damaged. He developed it and gave me the pic. I lost it some years later in a move.

@njdxnjdx

3 жыл бұрын

I’ll bet he came into that sub shop quite often. Have you looked at the size of him? My bet is he practically lived in that sub shop.

@Kee2Oz

3 жыл бұрын

@@njdxnjdx Not even slightly amusing, dude. If you must be obnoxious, try to be funny instead of just mean spirited. Whats your story??

@dallasbrubaker6054

3 жыл бұрын

@@Kee2Oz His story? He's an asshole.

Don’t know why the algorithm sent me here, but I’m all for it!

@stewartmschwartz4759

3 жыл бұрын

Second that emotion

Autograph hunters are a real despicable bunch.

@russellgrosser-7677

2 ай бұрын

Especially when those folks have zero interest in the person or the profession. All they care about are the signatures and how much they can get for selling them. It's rude, crude and blatantly tacky. I have zero respect for them too.

These guys, pro athletes, are human beings. A lot of people forget this or don't even care.

Tony was the nicest person ever when it came to autographs, he once signed 2 cards for me after a spring training game in Yuma, then noticed that I had a few more and said I'll sign those also if you you want, great player, even better person. God bless T.G.

Crazy that he was going through so many health related problems...yet kept his cool and handled it with class like everything else he did.Heck of a player but an even better person. #Pureclass

tony was still pissed because the guy just stood there and took it, still expecting the signature, i hate people like that, didn't learn anything, no humility, no shame, no apology, no nothing, just acting like it's his world and everyone else is in it for him. tony gwynn was a class act and one of the greatest players ever, 8 batting titles and 5 golden gloves.

@tomitstube

2 жыл бұрын

@DG 1 and i doubt the guy's a real fan, just someone trying to capitalize off tony gwynn's fame, tony probably knew that, he probably knew he'd see all his stuff on ebay for 5 times as much, all because it had his signature on it. but i've seen bo jackson get the same guys, but bo would charge per item, don't know if tony was doing that, probably not.

Greatest ballplayer we'll ever see, San Diego misses Tony!

I absolutely Love it! "If I don't want to sign it, I ain't gonna!" I met/worked with Tony Gwynn at an event during the 2009 MLB All Star Game. I worked for a company that put on an event for the game. We were lucky enough to bring him in among other HOFers..... I met a lot of athletes and celebrities during my time at that job. He was easily one of my favorites. Incredibly nice, super accomodating to all of his fans and autograph seekers. After the event he approached me and asked if I wanted anything signed (which he did not have to, he fulfilled his obligation). I asked for a picture with him. I was lucky enough to get that picture with him and Bruce Sutter, who was the other MLB HOFer at that particular event. Both guys were awesome to work with!!! I did end up getting a signed ball from both BTW.

When Ted Williams respects you enough to choose you to talk to at the 99 All Star game surrounded by many other greats then you know this is a man you better admire and don't try to take advantage of.

Probably a guy getting autographs to sell them and not even a true fan of Tony Gwynn.

@written12

3 жыл бұрын

Tony knew him, for sure. He said something to the guy about an interaction(s) they’d had in the past. Classy guy. What a terrible thing he passed so young.

The professional autographer hawking merch has ruined experience for fans all over the sports. They're just as bad as those ticket scalpers.

@joshuahowe9417

3 жыл бұрын

I went to a spring training game and these seekers were pushing kids out of the way.

I love it! Tony called out this entitled ebay seller for his rude behavior like a boss!

@ps-yk8su

3 жыл бұрын

It sounds like that seller has been getting his autograph for decades

@ANTHONY0808able

3 жыл бұрын

Where was management to ask this asshole to leave ?

@ATSaale

3 жыл бұрын

@@ANTHONY0808able I bet it was on Tony, probably didn't call anyone in and the altercation wasn't violent at all. It also seemed like there was some history between the two. Tony defused the situation calmly and displayed great character in the process though.

Tony was a class act. I sent three cards/letters for him to autograph over three different years in the mid-90's. This was the height of his career and popularity and he still signed them and sent them back. I sent out a lot of cards in those days, and I got back very few of them. I have tried to teach my kids about sending away cards to today's players, and we have yet to receive one in two years of sending. Tony was a great example of how to handle himself on and off the field. I wish more guys would try to follow his example.

@MrDodger3222

5 жыл бұрын

That's awesome!! I never got to meet Tony Gwynn but his son did sign a ball for me when he was with the Dodgers. Tony always signed in public and he always did paid and free shows too. He's awesome!!

@jimbojones9118

3 жыл бұрын

Wow that is sad how players today aren't signing. I used to do that all the time as a kid, write a hand-written letter to players or former players with a card in it.

@ps-yk8su

3 жыл бұрын

They probably think you’re gonna sell them on eBay

@jimbojones9118

3 жыл бұрын

@@ps-yk8su why would they care? They already rich, plus it is a kid. I've got some really amazing players, and I still have them all almost 20 years later. Of the top my head I know I got Yogi Bera, Troy Aikman, and even movie/TV stars like Angelina Jolie and Jennifer Anniston. Some are super generous and will send you a whole package of stuff like team stickers and what not

@MrDodger3222

2 жыл бұрын

@@jimbojones9118 They care because of contracts they are under. They also don't want to get sued by someone who bought a fake signature of theirs off eBay.

Now this is how you handle a rude man.

Tony Gwynn doesn’t get the credit he deserves. Even as a HOF what he did is underrated. Look at that career BA! Miss this dude!

@calguy3838

3 жыл бұрын

If there were a Hall of Fame for Hall of Famers, Tony would be in it.

@Malkumecks

3 жыл бұрын

Yeah, that’s what happens when great players play on, at best, average teams. He did make it to two World Series but the Padres were a combined 1-8 in those games. Most years they were 3rd or worse in their division.

@WootTootZoot

3 жыл бұрын

Had he played on another team than Padres who spent most of their existence in the basement, things would possibly have been different.

@aaronwilliams6989

3 жыл бұрын

@@Malkumecks Just think. Tony Gwen loved playing with the Padres so much, he was loyal enough to stick with them through thick and thin and even take less money instead of a trade and a fatter paycheck, to stay in San Diego.

@ps-yk8su

3 жыл бұрын

What a shame that they had to trade everybody around 1992-1993 due to low attendance. Fred McGriff, Gary Sheffield, Benito Santiago, etc.

Tony Gwynn has always been my hero; I hope that one day I will be half (or even a quarter) the man he was.

Tony was the most generous guy when it came to autographs. To ever get pushy with him for his autograph... that guy should remember that forever... for being an ass.

Met Tony at a Baseball Card Show in Phoenix Az. During Spring Training March of 1984 What a Wonderful Man and Ball Player. A Real Class Guy Even as a Young Player. Thank You Tony. RIP # 19 *******

I'm a lifelong Braves fan and Tony Gwynn may be my all time favorite non Brave I ever watched......he was an amazing player and a class act.

Tony we will always miss you. But your Legacy is strong as a mountain is tall. And I won't ever forget the best daggum hitter I ever saw.

Tony was a great human being. I got his autograph when I was 11 years old. I’m 40 now. I was in the elevator in a hotel the Padres were staying in. Great guy. RIP Tony

Tony Gwynn was truly Mr. San Diego. Anyone I’ve ever talked to who had an encounter all said that he was gracious and nice. A true class act. His brother used to work at this dealership.

Mr. San Diego, I loved watching him in the 80's. A true gentleman and a outstanding ball player.

I loved Tony Gwynn, and this makes me like him even more. Grown man begging/demanding another man's autograph needs to move on with his life.

Dude said he owed him? Can’t blame Tony for this one, the manager of this place should have made the guy leave.

My son's and I were visiting St Louis in 1992 and the Padres were playing the Cardinals that night. After the game, I saw Tony lecturing some little kids not to be pawns for the autograph hounds that paid them to stand in line and get his autograph. Tony really knew the autograph hacks were going to be selling his signature the next day. I thought at the time and still do, "Wow, what a class act.'

@paulgrieshop5024

3 жыл бұрын

That's the truth people will take advantage of kids for there greed

He’s the reason I stop dipping. Rip I love tony

@patrickgray5633

4 жыл бұрын

I miss him I'm a lifelong Reds fan Tony was one of my favorite opponents to play against the Reds. I'm still mad that he broke up Tom Brownings' no hitter.

@konasurfah

3 жыл бұрын

I had to like this post to make it an even 19 🍻😎

@alvinwagner6745

3 жыл бұрын

Man you gotta be a real asshole to piss off one of the nicest, easy going guys to ever play baseball

@frankesposito2182

3 жыл бұрын

Yeah it's bad for you....I stopped Cigars....

RIP to one of the greatest hitters of my childhood.

He handled it like a true gentleman.... Now if I was there...... :) R.I.P. Love you Mr. Gwynn and we will all miss you

@ogrebattle22763

5 жыл бұрын

"Now if you were there"... LOL..... OK killer.... yeah the guys a bonafide douchebag.... but if you were there WOW....

@d-mo733

4 жыл бұрын

Right! "If I were there...." ( Id play with BOTH those guys PeePees and swallow it but I wasnt so Im gonna act TUFFFFF Bc Im on a Computer typing with some Models shirtless photo I found..Oops, I dropped nacho cheese on my favorite shirt, the ONLY Shirt I have that can still cover up my beer belly...BURPPPPP!) PRETTY Sure I hit the nail on head with who that guy prob is...Soooo many keyboard tuff nutz outthere!

This Dodger fan salutes Tony Gwynn,Mr Padre.May he rest in power!

One hell of a good hitter. I always loved his voice.

This guy will have to carry the weight of an absolute legend chewing him out for the rest of his life.

spring trainin almost 6 yrs later & we still revisit A GREAT 1, thank u Mr Tony Gwynn much much more love

I love Tony Gwynn very much!! he will always be the most professional and with out a doubt the classiest player in MLB history. I am a L.A. Dodger Fan but Mr. Padre will always be one of my favorites ever!! and he is certainly missed everyday!!

I lived for many years in the same town as Tony. (Poway, CA). In the winters I would see him around quite often. Tony was (is) a true gentleman and a first class act, always taking the time to talk to anyone and sign an autograph. You are missed at The Hamburger Factory Tony!

@bernieudo4399

3 жыл бұрын

He just got a single off Hoot!

thats a hall of famer right there! treat the @$$ hat accordingly, and treat the kids awesome!

He's got that post office employee gear on

R.I.P Tony -from a Giants fan and fan of Tony as well

I'm a die-hard Braves fan. Tony was always one of my favorite players and he was respected from his peers

I never got to see him play but seeing highlights shows me he was a hell of a hitter. I always enjoyed his commentary on ESPN during baseball games. He had a general knowledge and love for the game. You just don't see genuine athletes like this anymore.

@zlscales3898

3 жыл бұрын

Watching him play was something else, man. I was a kid, and every year it was Tony Gwynn leading the league in hits, or batting average...or at least close to the top. And nobody, not a soul, ever had anything bad to say about him. At least that I ever heard. He was a true legend.

Keeping Gwynn in our hearts forever. RIP Mr. Padre, I'm glad that the overwhelming majority of baseball fans show him love.

What a CLASS act this man was and such a great BALLPLAYER!!

What an an incredible player and an even more incredible man. RIP

Good for you Tony we all miss you. You were a favorite hitter of mine I'm glad you put this guy in his place.

Tony Gwynn... A class act!

Tony Gwynn. The GOAT.

I attended one of those signings at ECF, right up the street from where I lived. Tony... R I P ...was one hell of a nice guy, set it straight for that moron. Really enjoyed watching him play over the years there in San Diego.

Tony is playing with the the legendary player's up in heaven. Your the greatest.

@jamesr5719

8 жыл бұрын

you're

@bryanclark7733

8 жыл бұрын

+James Rourke really?

@jamesr5719

7 жыл бұрын

Really!

@jamesr5719

7 жыл бұрын

Again....Really!

@robmitchke8034

6 жыл бұрын

James Rourke seriously?

I think he was very professional at putting this rude guy in his place.

Not only one of baseball's greatest, one of the classiest people ever!! Mr. San Diego and Mr. Padre and the most beloved!! Tony we will always miss you, Sir!!

Being a Hardcore Dodgers fan I hate and hated the Padres......except for Tony Gwynn. So professional, class act, humble, talented, etc. Rest In Peace Tony!!!!

@paulgrieshop5024

3 жыл бұрын

@Johhny Johnstone and 84 you forgot they won there first pennant that year

Now this is how a pro baseball player should be. I watched Tony come up, quietly year after year racking up the hits. Such a gracious guy. Even though he was a National leaguer he was still a fan favorite in both leagues. We need more Tony Gwinns.

I've only asked for one autograph in my 67 years. Willie Nelson was in the foursome in front of me at a golf course in Nashville. He signed my scorecard that I lost in a housefire. No way I would stand in line for an autograph.

RIP Tony.. A class act ! from a Yankees fan.

I’ve never had the chance to actually see Tony Gwynn in person...only his son, but from the comments on here... he was simply beyond amazing.

They say the good die young,and he was good and I mean as a Human Being.RIP Tony.

I had the pleasure of meeting the man on several occasions and the most memorable is when I was 12 and he signed to had to my dad was his biggest fan the last time I saw him rest in peace how could you ever act like to some one so nice and caring

What a wonderful human being Tony was. There will never another like him.

Tony Gwynn was a class act. RIP

Tony was the best. So glad to have been able To watch him for 20 years. RIP, legend.

I got a ball signed by Tony and it's my most prized item, wish i could've got just one of my rookie cards signed by him, but that man was awesome inside and out, miss you Mr. Gwynn, always respectful, RIP.

Tony is proof of the old saying "the good die young" RIP Tony

I had the privilege of meeting him during Spring Training of his final season. Nothing but class He was my favorite player when I was a kid.

Tony Gwynn was one of the classiest human beings ever. I’m not even talking about his God given talent that was beyond elite.

Never was into baseball, but Tony is a class act. Guys like him and LT are a dying breed.

@sum-tim-Wong

3 жыл бұрын

Who’s LT?

@skyy256

3 жыл бұрын

Lawrence Taylor I presume ... and btw Tony Gwynn died like 6 yrs ago ...

@norwegianblue2017

3 жыл бұрын

@@skyy256 Bad choice of words from me I supposed. I did know he had died. Just meant his type of professional ball player is a dying breed.

@norwegianblue2017

3 жыл бұрын

@@skyy256 There's only one LT in my book.

@skyy256

3 жыл бұрын

@@norwegianblue2017 all good ! .. huge LT fan here too !!

I met Tony before a Sunday game, Trevor came through and we had a great conversation. Tony was gracious and generous and we had a good time. I got to talk with two Hall of Famers and it sure as heck didn't feel like I was pressing them. I didn't want a stupid autograph

Tony Gwynn was the best pure hitter I’ve ever seen. He would always sign at games & interact with the fans. A class act all the way around. RIP Tony!! You will always be a legend in baseball.

My dad met him in vegas and got me an autograph . He was an incredible baseball player one of the best hitters of all time

He was Mr. Class of the MLB.I love seeing him school sharks!

This is what so many people don't get a chance to see, someone busting the chops of a player, making demands and the player trying to handle it professionally, but the fan just not backing up. This is the reason many celebs don't sign stuff. But, I have to say, Tony is a class act. He always had a soft spot for the kids and he always signed and talked to people with a smile.

@MrDodger3222

5 жыл бұрын

Celebrities don't sign because they hate the autograph dealers. They hate the people that don't even care about them and their work and just want their autograph to make themselves money.

Tony Gwynn was a class act.R.I.P.

I always liked Tony in Interviews he never had a big head and no ego. He would talk about how much he liked other players than himself.

Oh Doctor, what a class act. Miss those days at the Murph

Legend has it, Tony Gwynn is a legend.

Ive NEVER in my life heard anyone talk negative about Tony Gwynn, EVER!.. Hes just one of those guys who always knew how to carry himself. He was always humble, and always a class act n genuine nice guy.. If u think about it, theres not alot of athletes who get that kind of respect.. Even if he was playing against ur home team, the announcers and everyone else would still praise the guy.. R.I.P

I remember this day, I got there late and tony had them open the doors for me so I could get my little league bat signed and ball signed. He held the baseball bat in is hand and said “ you’re gonna hit many home runs with this huh” The guy was really nice.

Tony Gwynn was simply a CLASS ACT! I miss him so much. Thank Gwynn family for allowing Tony to be part of the community, after he retired. He could have gone golfing everyday but he choose to give back.

I once saw denny mclain rip into a kid. It was hilarious. He told him to get a haircut, stand up straight, and don't b such a slob. It still makes me laugh.

@dennissvitak5475

3 жыл бұрын

1968. Rich Rollins of the Minnesota Twins. I was at an A's game in Oakland, and asked this guy for his autograph. He told me to fuck off. I was 12. This memory has stayed with me for more than half a century.

It's fair to say that even as humble a man as Tony is he has to scratch and claw his way into the Big leagues. So he can hold his own in ways he never showed..... Class act and a clown got schooled!

I first noticed Tony Gwynn when I'd check the NL batting leaders in the newspaper and see his average well out in front of everybody else's.

The most accurate hitter of all times should not have to deal with this.

This wouldn't have went down like that if I was in the line I'm not going to stand for this disrespectful crap we would have been fighting and shame on all of you for letting anyone treat you like this guy did .

RIP T. Gwynn. You are one of the greats

Miss you big homie SD for life , R.I.P Tony 😎🙏

Rest in paradise Tony. Got your autographed photo you sent me.