Tony Gwynn

Full Name: Anthony Keith Gwynn Sr.
Profession: Baseball Hall of Fame Outfielder

Biography: Tony Gwynn was an American baseball player, best known for his 20-year career with the San Diego Padres. Nicknamed "Mr. Padre," he is regarded one of the all-time greatest hitters in the history of baseball. Gwynn was an outfielder who excelled in batting, earning eight batting titles and finishing his career with a .338 average.

Gwynn's smooth, left-handed swing and keen eye for the ball made him a formidable presence at the plate. Over the course of his career, he amassed 3,141 hits and struck out only 434 times in 9,288 at-bats.

A 15-time All-Star, Gwynn was also an exceptional fielder, earning five Gold Glove Awards. He led the Padres to two World Series appearances, in 1984 and 1998, although they fell short of winning the title on either occasion.

After retiring from professional baseball, he took on a role as the head baseball coach at his alma mater, San Diego State University. In 2007, he was inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame and a statue in his honor stands at the Padres' home park, Petco Park.

Born: May 9, 1960
Birthplace: Los Angeles, California, USA

Generation: Baby Boomer
Chinese Zodiac: Rat
Star Sign: Taurus

Died: June 16, 2014 (aged 54)
Cause of Death: Salivary gland cancer