Tony Gwynn recorded the 171st hit of his Hall of Fame career on April 21, 1984, against the Los Angeles Dodgers, collecting the milestone hit off left-hander Jerry Reuss early in the season that established him as one of baseball's brightest stars. Gwynn went on to win the first of his eight National League batting titles while helping lead the Padres to the franchise's first World Series appearance.

Signed by Tony Gwynn and preserved in his personal collection, this Rawlings commemorative baseball is marked with the date, opponent, and career hit total to recognize that achievement. Rather than being the baseball used during the game, it was created as a commemorative keepsake celebrating the milestone and serves as an early marker in a career that would eventually produce 3,141 hits and earn Gwynn a place in the National Baseball Hall of Fame.

Disclaimer:

This is a commemorative baseball signed by Tony Gwynn from his personal collection and is not the actual game-used baseball from Tony Gwynn's 171st career hit. 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, indicating that a TRuEST™ authenticator was not on-site to witness the signing. However, its provenance is verified through the Tony Gwynn Estate, ensuring its authenticity as a personally signed piece.