Tony Gwynn recorded the 2,551st hit of his Hall of Fame career on September 22, 1996, against the Los Angeles Dodgers, collecting the milestone hit off rookie sensation Hideo Nomo during the closing weeks of a season that culminated in the Padres capturing the National League West title.

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. It also pairs naturally with the other numbered commemorative baseballs from Gwynn's personal collection documenting his September 1996 pennant-race milestones.

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 2,551st 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.