Sporting News Cover Featuring Tony Gwynn (Framed)
One photoshoot, two men, 15 batting titles. This Sporting News cover from 1997 features Tony Gwynn and Stan Musial—two icons linked by a shared mastery of the craft.
Description
Framed September issue of The Sporting News featuring Tony Gwynn on the cover, captured during a memorable 1997 photoshoot with fellow legend Stan Musial. The session brought together two of baseball’s greatest hitters, who combined for 15 National League batting titles. That same year, Gwynn surpassed Musial’s total by winning his eighth title, prompting “The Man” to send Gwynn a congratulatory message preserved in another framed piece from the estate. Beyond the symbolism of that moment, Gwynn’s performance under pressure further defined his career—he batted .302 in two-strike counts, the highest such average since tracking began in the mid-1970s. This cover serves as a tribute to two hitters who turned their craft into legacy.
Dimensions: 19.5" x 17"
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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