San Diego Union-Tribune Miniature Article (8/7/1999)

Original Union-Tribune article covering Tony Gwynn’s 3,000th hit—a signature single up the middle in a Padres win.

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$25

Description

Estate-collected sports article from The San Diego Union-Tribune covering one of the most iconic moments of Tony Gwynn’s career—his 3,000th hit. The piece highlights Gwynn’s classic approach at the plate: a clean slap single up the middle, helping the Padres edge out the Expos 12–10. It wasn’t just a milestone, it was a momentum-changer, and a perfect snapshot of the quiet excellence that defined Gwynn’s game. This newspaper clipping is both a historical document and a tribute to one of the greatest hitters to ever play the game.

Dimensions: 7.5" x 4"

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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