Description
This framed Sporting News cover from July 23, 1984, captures Tony Gwynn in his prime, donning the classic brown and gold San Diego Padres uniform. Headlined “The Hit Man of San Diego,” the issue celebrates Gwynn’s rising stardom and clinical mastery at the plate. The image shows Gwynn mid-swing, focused and balanced, reflecting the precision and discipline that would come to define his Hall of Fame career.
Dimensions: 20.5" x 17.5"
All dimensions are approximate.
Disclaimer: Condition may vary slightly from photos, with unique marks that highlight the award’s authenticity as a career artifact. This item features a silver OVD, verifying its authenticity through the Tony Gwynn Estate. A TRuEST™ authenticator was not on-site to witness its awarding, which is why this item does not carry our gold-level witness-based authentication OVD.
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