Spring Premier Auction 2015
Wed, Apr 8, 2015 08:00PM EDT - Mon, Apr 27, 2015 12:30AM EDT
Timed Auction
Lot 26
TONY GWYNN'S 1,500 CAREER HIT BASEBALL FROM 8/15/1990 VS. MONTREAL EXPOS OFF STEVE FREY (GWYNN FAMILY LOA)
Sold for
$1,562.40
Sold Price includes BP
Bid Increments
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| $200 | $25 |
| $500 | $50 |
| $1,000 | $100 |
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| $5,000 | $500 |
| $10,000 | $1,000 |
| $20,000 | $2,000 |
| $30,000 | $2,500 |
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| $300,000 | $25,000 |
| $500,000 | $50,000 |
The late great Tony Gwynn was a member of baseballs exclusive 3000 Hit Club. He registered a total of 3141 hits during his impressive career with the San Diego Padres. One of his milestone hits (No. 1500) occurred on August 15 1990 against then-Montreal Expos southpaw reliever Steve Frey. The game which was played at San Diegos Jack Murphy Stadium went into extra innings where the Expos eventually secured a 5-3 win in 17 innings. This lot includes the official National League (White) baseball that Gwynn hit for his 1500th career base knock. The ball includes a special callout that reads: 1500th Base Hit hit off of Frey of Montreal at San Diego Stadium. 8-15-90. It even includes Gwynns line score across the sweet spot: 6AB - 0R - 2H - 2RBI.
Includes Letter of Authenticity from the Gwynn Family.
A portion of the proceeds generated by the Tony Gwynn Collection will be donated to the Tony and Alicia Gwynn Foundation. The TAG Foundation is a non-profit 5013(c) charity dedicated to creating and supporting programs that enhance opportunities for youth to become healthy educated and productive citizens. The TAG Foundation was organized in San Diego in 1995 by Tonys wife Alicia. For more information visit www.tagwynn2.org.
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