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Originally posted by jackmd View PostLoved Tony Gwynn as a player and after his playing career. He consistently hit for a higher average than anyone in the modern era of baseball. Ted Williams is the only guy even close. He may have hit for .400 if not for the strike in 1994. Sad to see him go at such a young age.
I am not here to start an argument or dispute that smokeless tobacco is bad for you, it clearly is. However, the cause for salivary gland cancer (which is what I understand Tony suffered from) is not well understood and not linked to the use of smokeless tobacco. I think the media is being a little irresponsible by not providing accurate information. That said, I would like to see smokeless tobacco banned in the major professional sport. I think it sets a bad example for young fans.
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Two of my favorite players growing up were Kirby Puckett and Tony Gwynn. Hard to believe they are both gone now, really makes a guy start to feel old.
RIP Tony.
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Originally posted by MontanaRabbit View Posthttp://deadspin.com/i-was-tony-gwynn...1592123043/all
Good read about Tony. I remember watching him when I was young. Seemed he was chasing .400 about every year. Dude could rake.
I am not here to start an argument or dispute that smokeless tobacco is bad for you, it clearly is. However, the cause for salivary gland cancer (which is what I understand Tony suffered from) is not well understood and not linked to the use of smokeless tobacco. I think the media is being a little irresponsible by not providing accurate information. That said, I would like to see smokeless tobacco banned in the major professional sport. I think it sets a bad example for young fans.
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Tony Gwynn
http://deadspin.com/i-was-tony-gwynn...1592123043/all
Good read about Tony. I remember watching him when I was young. Seemed he was chasing .400 about every year. Dude could rake.Tags: None
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