Tony Gwynn recorded the 179th hit of his Hall of Fame career on April 24, 1984, against the San Francisco Giants, collecting the milestone hit off right-hander Mike Krukow just days after his 171st career hit. The early-season milestone came during the breakout campaign that saw Gwynn capture the first of his eight National League batting titles and help lead the Padres to their 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 pairs naturally with the other numbered commemorative baseballs from Gwynn's personal collection documenting his 1984 season.

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 179th 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.