Description
These game-issued cleats mark one of the most significant milestones in Tony Gwynn’s career—his historic 3,000th hit. On August 6, 1999, in a game against the Montreal Expos, Gwynn cemented his legacy by joining baseball’s elite 3,000-hit club. Although it's unclear if Gwynn actually wore these cleats during the game, as he was known to rotate his shoes frequently, they were in his possession that day. The "3000" stitching was added after the fact to commemorate this extraordinary achievement.
Facing pitcher Dan Smith in the first inning, Gwynn delivered a line-drive single past the second baseman, sending the ball into center field and etching his name into history. The moment became even more special as Gwynn’s teammates flooded the field to celebrate, joined by his mother, who was celebrating her birthday that day. Gwynn went on to finish the game 4-for-5, helping the Padres secure a 12-10 victory.
These cleats, owned by Gwynn, reflect the passion he had for the game and commemorate one of baseball's most prestigious milestones. Obtained from the Gwynn family and validated by TRuEST™ Authentication, they serve as an iconic relic of Gwynn’s incredible dedication to the sport. For collectors, this is an extraordinary opportunity to own a piece of history tied to one of baseball’s most beloved figures.
Dimensions:
12" x 4" x 5.5" (each)
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.
Our Authentication Process, TRuEST™ is the most secure multi-layered, witness-based authentication process in the market. Items are taken directly from the source and backed by a 10x money-back guarantee. State-of-the-art covert marking and holographic technologies uniquely identify each item with a tamper-resistant Gold or Silver label and serial number. These holograms are non-transferable, and the serial number's history can be verified online.
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