Description
This 1999 Humanitarian of the Year medal was awarded to Tony Gwynn by the National Conference for Community and Justice (NCCJ) San Diego, recognizing his outstanding contributions to the community. The medal is inscribed with "1999 Humanitarian of the Year Tony Gwynn NCCJ San Diego" and features the word "Humanitarian" encircling the medal.
In the same year, Gwynn was also named the Roberto Clemente Man of the Year, a prestigious honor recognizing his sportsmanship and community service. Alongside his wife Alicia, Gwynn founded the Tony Gwynn Foundation, which supports numerous charities dedicated to helping children in need. Beneficiaries of their foundation’s work include organizations like Casa de Amparo Child Abuse Shelter, Neighborhood House, YMCA, and the Police Athletic League.
This medal serves as a testament to Gwynn’s incredible legacy, both as a baseball player and as a humanitarian dedicated to giving back to his community.
Dimensions: 11" x 8.5" x 2"
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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