Description
Book Synopsis Tony Gwynn spent his entire professional baseball career with the San Diego Padres. He stands second only to Ty Cobb in batting titles and consecutive .300-plus seasons. As a coach, he preached the Gwynn gospel to his players: do it right, do it with class, and respect others and the game.
An extrovert with an unforgettable laugh and wry sense of humor, he was often the center of attention. Yet during off-seasons he retreated to Indianapolis to avoid the glare of publicity. He overcame disparities in his personality with an intense focus on preparation and commitment to professionalism, and frequently contributed to community projects. This first full-length biography traces the remarkable career of a first-ballot Hall of Famer.
Table of Contents
- Table of Contents
- Acknowledgments
- Preface
- 1. "Sockball"
- 2. The Gwynn Charm
- 3. San Diego State
- 4. "Who the heck is this guy?"
- 5. Walla Walla and Amarillo
- 6. Don't Disgrace No. 19
- 7. "Captain Video"
- 8. A Pennant and a Batting Title
- 9. World Series
- 10. "Unbelievable" with Two Strikes
- 11. "If I had nine Tony Gwynns"
- 12. "I lost to the best"
- 13. The Selfish Controversy
- 14. Fire Sale
- 15. Chasing .400
- 16. "I'm just Chris Gwynn's anonymous brother"
- 17. "Power hitter"
- 18. "I want more"
- 19. The Last 10 Are the Hardest
- 20. Coach Gwynn
- Epilogue
- Chapter Notes
- Bibliography
- Index
