The Sporting News “The Hitman of San Diego: Tony Gwynn of the Padres” Framed Photo
From a 1997 Sporting News shoot with Stan Musial, this framed photo shows Gwynn mid-bunt—two legends, 15 batting titles, one iconic moment.
Description
Framed photograph from The Sporting News featuring Tony Gwynn mid-bunt during the memorable 1997 cover shoot alongside fellow hitting icon Stan Musial. That year, Gwynn surpassed Musial with his eighth batting title, and in recognition of the achievement, Musial sent a congratulatory message preserved in another piece from the estate. Over his 20-year career, Gwynn recorded 45 games with four or more hits—a testament to his relentless consistency and mastery of bat control. This estate-collected photo celebrates a moment when two of baseball’s greatest connected on shared greatness and mutual respect.
Dimensions: 20.5" x 17.5"
All dimensions are approximate.
Disclaimer: Condition may vary slightly from photos, with unique marks that highlight the award’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.
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