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Today marks the 40th anniversary of Tony Gwynn getting selected in both the MLB and NBA Draft - Article - Bardown
19 facts about the career of Tony Gwynn
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Tony Gwynn drafted in baseball, basketball on same day
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Fun Fact: Tony Gwynn had 139 PAs (combined) against Greg Maddux and Pedro Martinez and in those PAs Pedro and Maddux could never strike Tony Gwynn out. Gwynn ended up with a
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.394 — It's been 25 years since strike wiped out Gwynn's chance to hit .400 - The San Diego Union-Tribune
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Tony Gwynn was selected in the MLB and NBA Draft on the same day 🤯 #f
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The Silver Anniversary of Tony Gwynn's Quest for .400 – Society for American Baseball Research
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MWC Player of the Year award to be named after Tony Gwynn