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Hall of Famer and 15-time All Star Tony Gwynn, who passed away on June 16th, was more than just a remarkable\u00a0hitter; he embodied the qualities of sportsmanship, humility, and excitement that make baseball\u00a0such a great American sport. Gwynn played 20 seasons (1982-2001)\u00a0for the San Diego Padres and\u00a0never hit below .309 in any full season.<\/p>\nhttp:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=7PXSVbLhyMY<\/a>\n

Here, Keith Olbermann gives a moving on-air eulogy for Tony as both a fan\u00a0and a friend.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Hall of Famer and 15-time All Star Tony Gwynn, who passed away on June 16th, was more than just a remarkable\u00a0hitter; he embodied the qualities of sportsmanship, humility, and excitement that make baseball\u00a0such a great American sport. Gwynn played 20 seasons (1982-2001)\u00a0for the San Diego Padres and\u00a0never hit below .309 in any full season. 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