Tony Gwynn Rookie 1982 San Diego Padres Team Signed Baseball JSA COA
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Mr. Padre made his big-league debut in mid-July and, despite a wrist injury, played in 54 games—including a 15-game hit streak. He batted .289 in what would be his only sub-.300 average out of 20 career seasons! Of note, speedster Alan Wiggins was in his sophomore campaign and swiped 33 bases in just 72 games. (Wiggins died young from AIDS and is considered the first pro ballplayer to succumb to the disease.) This Official National League (Feeney) ball features the signatures strength of:
Sweet Spot: Dick Williams
North Panel: Gary Lucas, Dave Dravecky, Tim Flannery, Jack Krol, Kurt Bevacqua, Luis Salazar, Luis Deleon
South Panel: Norm Sherry, Alan Wiggins, Juan Eichelberger, Juan Bonilla, Garry Templeton, Rick Lancellotti, Steve Swisher, Gene Richards
West Panel: Broderick Perkins, Andy Hawkins, John Montefusco, Joe Pittman, Floyd Chiffer, George Hinshaw, Bob Tolan, 1 other (light)
East Panel: Chris Welsh, Tony Gwynn ("7-8"), Ozzie Virgil, Jody Lansford, Mike Griffin, Joe Lefebvre
Auction LOA from JSA.
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