Tony Gwynn gone

I just heard the news on the radio a few minutes ago. I didn't know that he had been battling cancer for a while. Such a shame for someone with his zest for life to die so young.

I had not heard. The best or one of the best pure hitters of my generation.

Plus, he turned down more money to stay a Padre. For 20 years.

Motor, what do you mean "one of the best"? :)

One of the coolest things about tony was he was such a class act.

He was one of the nicest guys you will ever meet. That's sad to hear.

Man – life can be such a crapshoot

Fuck. Tony Gwynn? That sucks. Good old Bob Welch passed away last week. Damn.

Tony Gwynn was a cool guy and a terrific athlete. He played basketball in college as well. I knew he had been battling cancer and hoped for a better result. RIP Mr. Gwynn.

"Good old Bob Welch passed away last week"

And so multi-talented too. A Cy Young Award Winner *and* a Platinum Album!

A smooth swing that even Ted Williams said was one of the best. Funny, modest, and was a true class act. Far ahead of a lot of the "stars" in the game today.

I think I heard his cancer was in the mouth/cheek area and although it could not be confirmed; I heard Gwynn thought it was from using chewing tobacco as it was way common back in the day in baseball.