Description
This award bat was presented to Anthony Gwynn Jr. by the Barnstable Bat Company in recognition of the Janice Edwards Memorial Award, which honors character and sportsmanship in the Cape Cod Baseball League. Gwynn Jr. competed for the Cotuit Kettleers as a collegiate player, carrying forward his family's baseball tradition while distinguishing himself in his own right. The Cape League is a premier showcase for rising talent, and this commemorative bat reflects the respect Gwynn Jr. earned among teammates, coaches, and league officials during his time there.
Note: An earlier version of this description incorrectly identified this as an award to Hall of Famer Tony Gwynn. It has been corrected to reflect that the recipient was his son, Anthony Gwynn Jr., during his time in the Cape Cod Baseball League.
Dimensions: 33" x 3"
All dimensions are approximate.
Disclaimer: Condition may vary slightly from photos, with unique marks that highlight the item’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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