214th Hit Baseball – Padres Single-Season Hits Record (1987)
Game-used baseball from September 28, 1987, when Tony Gwynn recorded his 214th hit of the year, setting a new Padres single-season record.
Description
On September 28, 1987, Tony Gwynn etched his name deeper into Padres history with his 214th hit of the season, breaking the franchise record for most hits in a single year. Gwynn would finish the campaign with 218 hits, a total that still ranks among the best in Padres history. That season, he also captured the National League batting title with a .370 average, his second Silver Bat, and a Gold Glove—showcasing his unmatched ability to combine consistency at the plate with excellence in the field. This baseball, hand-marked by Gwynn to note the record-breaking hit, connects directly to one of his most complete and dominant years as a hitter. Preserved in its original display cube, it stands as a milestone artifact from a season that defined Gwynn as the league’s preeminent contact hitter and San Diego’s most reliable star.
Disclaimer:
Condition may vary slightly from photos, with unique marks that highlight this 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.
Part of Eternal All-Star, a collection honoring Tony Gwynn’s 15 All-Star appearances with awards, milestone baseballs, game-used gear, and personal keepsakes. This event is the latest chapter in The Realest’s official Tony Gwynn Auction Series following First Inning and Silver Bats, with every piece coming directly from the Gwynn family ensuring true provenance and a direct link to “Mr. Padre” himself.
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