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Tony Gwynn Jr. on X: One quick story about my Dad and Barry. They would have endless debates about hitting. “Knob to the ball” & “Throwing the barrel” was usually what sparked
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Tony Gwynn talks San Diego Padres baseball before the 1996 season
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Tony Gwynn did it his way — as a Padre – Sun Sentinel
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Tony Gwynn Jr. greeted by Phillies fans after his father's passing
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Tony Gwynn, sweet-swinging 'Mr. Padre,' dies at 54