Description
Trophy awarded to Tony Gwynn for being the "Most Valuable Player" in 1973, a recognition of his early excellence in sports. Long before he became a Hall of Famer, Gwynn was already proving himself as an elite athlete at the little league and then high school level.
His time at Long Beach Poly set the foundation for an incredible career that saw him finish in the top 10 in MVP voting seven times in Major League Baseball, including a third-place finish during the Padres' World Series appearance.
This trophy marks the beginning of Gwynn’s journey to greatness, capturing a moment when his legendary career was just beginning.
Dimensions: 12.5" x 3" x 3"
At the time of its use or awarding, this item was not witnessed by a TRuEST™ authenticator. The provenance has been provided by the Tony Gwynn Estate, which is why it has received our Silver authentication.
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