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Father's Day sparks memories of playing catch with Dad
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Tony Gwynn - Wikipedia
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Gwynn's legacy a mix of skill, grit and spit
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Who do you think was the better overall player, Tony Gwynn or
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Rosenthal: Tony Gwynn's legacy lives on through his San Diego
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Tony Gwynn's top 10 moments
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Opinion: The joy of Tony Gwynn
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Best contact hitter of my lifetime. : r/mlb
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Jackson remembers Gwynn, a father figure
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Tony Gwynn's 2 Hitting Secrets: Work and More Work - The New York
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Tony Gwynn's top 10 moments