Although I'm neither a Steelers or Padres fan, I'd like to remark on both of these individuals remarkable career. There is no shortage of accolades or list of accomplishments for either gentleman. What is remarkable about both men is the longevity with one team, all the more impressive in this era of free agency and abrupt workforce career changes.
In Chuck Nolls case, he was the Steelers (PIT) head coach for over 2 decades, from 1969 to 1991. The Steelers have the best head coach stability/continuity in the league in that they have had only 3 head coaches since 1969- a span of neary 45 years. Hell, some teams have gone through more head coaches in 45 months.
In Tony Gwynn's case, he played his entire career (20 seasons) with the same team that drafted him from his college(San Diego State) hometown, the San Diego Padres. "Mr. Padre" was a fitting nickname for this outstanding baseball player and individual. RIP, and kudos to both men (and their ballclubs) for keeping them around.
I'm a Steelers fan. I remember Chuck Noll and the great teams of the 70's.