Tony Gwynn Game Used Home Run Jersey dilemmna!

[emann]

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Sorry, I forgot to answer this earlier. The past couple of times I've seen him he's been looking really sluggish and just drained of energy. He's gained some more weight, and he has a bandage over his right cheek from the cancer surgery and seems to be able to only use one side of his face. I heard that the face issue will take a while to heal back to normal. But I guess it's the weight gain and his overall energy which causes some concern right now...

Gotcha, sad to hear if he's not recovering well. Gwynn was always such a positive player given his status... Curious to hear how he is on Saturday.

Side note: Saw your post re issued bats. I have an early 90s game-issued Worth bat, if you were interested. Obviously wouldn't be able to get it to you in time for this signing.

[jppopma]

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I'd leave it signed as is. Often times players signatures can change over time, especially when health issues are involved. Not worth removing a good signature and risking a shaking one (speaking generally, not that Tony's health appears to be that bad)

[Nnunnari]

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Hey, Nick. Glad to hear you chime in! We've been in communication for a while, but have never met IP. Anyway, if you happen to have a regular official pro model or game-issued Gwynn (not game used) LS bat I might be interested in buying one from you. I also have 2 Gwynn signed game used bats (blonde and black LS bats), but have been looking for a non-game used one for a while.

Hey Louis- I only have one issued bat right now, I'll shoot you an email.

[loumud]

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Lou- I'd definitely leave it, it looks fine and the auto really adds very little value to this jersey.
Scott- Tony usually does 1 or 2 signings a year at El Cajon Ford, all items are free, it's great. There's usually a long line but he'll stay and sign everything, great guy. The cancer has definitely taken a toll on him though.
I'll be down there to get some bats signed if anyone wants to meet up and compare some Gwynn items!

Hey, Nick. Glad to hear you chime in! We've been in communication for a while, but have never met IP. Anyway, if you happen to have a regular official pro model or game-issued Gwynn (not game used) LS bat I might be interested in buying one from you. I also have 2 Gwynn signed game used bats (blonde and black LS bats), but have been looking for a non-game used one for a while.

[Nnunnari]

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Lou- I'd definitely leave it, it looks fine and the auto really adds very little value to this jersey.
Scott- Tony usually does 1 or 2 signings a year at El Cajon Ford, all items are free, it's great. There's usually a long line but he'll stay and sign everything, great guy. The cancer has definitely taken a toll on him though.
I'll be down there to get some bats signed if anyone wants to meet up and compare some Gwynn items!

[loumud]

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Side note: What makes you think Gwynn's not doing good? Just appearance? He's looked kind of rough for a few years now, with his weight and the cancer surgeries. Curious if he looks worse now...

Sorry, I forgot to answer this earlier. The past couple of times I've seen him he's been looking really sluggish and just drained of energy. He's gained some more weight, and he has a bandage over his right cheek from the cancer surgery and seems to be able to only use one side of his face. I heard that the face issue will take a while to heal back to normal. But I guess it's the weight gain and his overall energy which causes some concern right now...

[loumud]

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Can you tell me where he is signing? I have a game used jersey and other items of his. I sort of like having the jersey and pants unsigned so I don't think I would bring those, but wouldn't mind getting a cap signed. Thanks!

He's doing a signing at El Cajon Ford this coming Saturday...

[esquiresports]

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Can you tell me where he is signing? I have a game used jersey and other items of his. I sort of like having the jersey and pants unsigned so I don't think I would bring those, but wouldn't mind getting a cap signed. Thanks!

[Roady]

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I wouldn't mess with it at all.
Even if it fades out the jersey is still what really matters. Tony Gwynn autographs are pretty cheap.
And he didn't sign it "game used" so it wouldn't matter to me.

[loumud]

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I agree with the above, I think it looks ok. Like the other member mentioned, get him to sign on the front if you really need another signature on it.

Side note: What makes you think Gwynn's not doing good? Just appearance? He's looked kind of rough for a few years now, with his weight and the cancer surgeries. Curious if he looks worse now...

Ok, thanks for all the input. If it were any other jersey I would definitely try getting it re-signed. But, with the risk involved I guess I'll lean towards just leaving the jersey be considering it's historical significance (one of his 3,000 hits, plus Tony didn't hit many home runs in his career!). I'm not into getting the front of jerseys signed, so I won't do that either...

[trsent]

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I like the idea of having him sign it on the front. Ask him to write "Game Used 1998" or something like that. Use a thick silver paint pen! Pull the jersey tight from both sides when he signs it (I learned that trick from Pete Rose many years ago).

[emann]

Re: Tony Gwynn Game Used Home Run Jersey dilemmna!

I agree with the above, I think it looks ok. Like the other member mentioned, get him to sign on the front if you really need another signature on it.

Side note: What makes you think Gwynn's not doing good? Just appearance? He's looked kind of rough for a few years now, with his weight and the cancer surgeries. Curious if he looks worse now...

[Jags Fan Dan]

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Auto doesn't look that bad in my opinion

Agreed.

[spartakid]

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Auto doesn't look that bad in my opinion

[42itus]

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I'm new to the hobby so I don't have any experience to base my opinion on, but IMO I would leave it. Or maybe have him inscribe the front in silver?