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Tony Gwynn was statistically one of the best and most consistent hitters in baseball history. He played his entire 20-year career (1982 -- 2001) for the San Diego Padres. He was elected to the Baseball Hall of Fame on January 9, 2007 .Gwynn made a name for himself by being one of the most consistent contact hitters in the game's history. Unbelievably he struck out only 434 times in 9,288 career at-bats, and never batted below .309 in any full season, although he hit .289 in his rookie season. Between 1984 and 1997 he won eight batting titles, tying him with Rogers Hornsby for the most ever by a National League player. In 1994 Gwynn batted .394, the highest batting average in the National League since Bill Terry hit .401 in 1930 and the highest in the majors since Ted Williams hit .406 in 1941. Had the 1994 season not been shortened by a strike, Gwynn would have had the chance to become the first batter to eclipse the magical .400 mark in more than 50 years. In the end, Gwynn fell three hits short of the .400 mark in the shortened season.
This is an outstanding Tony Gwynn game-used professional model baseball bat manufactured by the Hillerich & Bradsby Company. It is a signature model with Gwynn's name stamped in script on the barrel as he had an endorsement contract with the company at the time of manufacture. This bat has what is commonly referred to as 1991-97 era labeling, however is specific to 1993. 1993 marked the 9th of Tony Gwynn's 15 appearances in the All Star Game, and a season in which he was runner-up to the Batting Championship with a .358 BA. The Model Number C243 is stamped into the barrel of this cupped-end bat. The bat has a Flame Burned finish. It measures 32.5 inches in length and currently weighs approximately 31 ounces. Gwynn's use of this model with matching specifications are consistent with his personal Hillerich & Bradsby records. This is a significantly rare Gwynn model, and the single order with these dimensions during this labeling period is dated 4/29/93. Invoiced to BB Misc, this order is specific to model, length, and weight, and was manufactured for Gwynn's personal professional use.
The number 19 is evident on the knob of this bat, written in black marker. Gwynn wore uniform number 19 throughout his career with the Padres, into his final season, 2001. Also appearing on the knob are the notations C243 (signifying the model) and 32 1/2 - 31, (signifying the length and weight) also in black marker. The model C243 and Gwynn's number 19 appear in the cupped barrel end in black marker as well. These notations are very characteristic of Gwynn gamers. This bat also exhibits a significant number of game use characteristics, including hit marks and ball marks (most below the barrel label in what is known as the 'Gwynn hitting area.') Light / merium pine tar remnants are evidenced on the handle of this bat, This bat is uncracked and has an outstanding display quality.
Tony Gwynn has signed this bat above the barrel label in black Sharpie. The signature is a full five inches in length and rates a solid "10" in quality. This is an opportunity to obtain a beautiful bat from one of the great seasons season of Hall of Fame outfielder Tony Gwynn. This bat, documented in Tony's personal H & B records, is loaded with typical Gwynn game use characteristics and it is unlikely that you will ever have an opportunity to upgrade this outstanding Tony Gwynn bat.
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This is an outstanding Tony Gwynn game-used professional model baseball bat manufactured by the Hillerich & Bradsby Company. It is a signature model with Gwynn's name stamped in script on the barrel as he had an endorsement contract with the company at the time of manufacture. This bat has what is commonly referred to as 1991-97 era labeling, however is specific to 1993. 1993 marked the 9th of Tony Gwynn's 15 appearances in the All Star Game, and a season in which he was runner-up to the Batting Championship with a .358 BA. The Model Number C243 is stamped into the barrel of this cupped-end bat. The bat has a Flame Burned finish. It measures 32.5 inches in length and currently weighs approximately 31 ounces. Gwynn's use of this model with matching specifications are consistent with his personal Hillerich & Bradsby records. This is a significantly rare Gwynn model, and the single order with these dimensions during this labeling period is dated 4/29/93. Invoiced to BB Misc, this order is specific to model, length, and weight, and was manufactured for Gwynn's personal professional use.
The number 19 is evident on the knob of this bat, written in black marker. Gwynn wore uniform number 19 throughout his career with the Padres, into his final season, 2001. Also appearing on the knob are the notations C243 (signifying the model) and 32 1/2 - 31, (signifying the length and weight) also in black marker. The model C243 and Gwynn's number 19 appear in the cupped barrel end in black marker as well. These notations are very characteristic of Gwynn gamers. This bat also exhibits a significant number of game use characteristics, including hit marks and ball marks (most below the barrel label in what is known as the 'Gwynn hitting area.') Light / merium pine tar remnants are evidenced on the handle of this bat, This bat is uncracked and has an outstanding display quality.
Tony Gwynn has signed this bat above the barrel label in black Sharpie. The signature is a full five inches in length and rates a solid "10" in quality. This is an opportunity to obtain a beautiful bat from one of the great seasons season of Hall of Fame outfielder Tony Gwynn. This bat, documented in Tony's personal H & B records, is loaded with typical Gwynn game use characteristics and it is unlikely that you will ever have an opportunity to upgrade this outstanding Tony Gwynn bat.
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