Spring Premier Auction 2015
Wed, Apr 8, 2015 08:00PM EDT - Mon, Apr 27, 2015 12:30AM EDT
Timed Auction
Lot 64
TONY GWYNN'S 1998 SAN DIEGO PADRES NL CHAMPIONS COMMEMORATIVE PLATE AND 1998 NL WEST CHAMPIONS "PADRE WIVES BEST IN WEST" GLASS PLAQUE (GWYNN FAMILY L
Sold for
$1,818
Sold Price includes BP
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In 1998 Tony Gwynn batted .321 and helped the San Diego Padres record a franchise-best 98 regular-season wins. The Padres reached the World Series that year after defeating both the Houston Astros and Atlanta Braves in the National League playoffs. However the Padres lost to the New York Yankees in a four-game sweep despite the fact that Gwynn hit .500 (8-for-16) in the World Series. This lot includes a pair of items honoring that eventful season. First we have a beautifully engraved San Diego Padres pewter commemorative plate celebrating the clubs 1998 N.L. pennant (the teams second overall) with 35 engraved signatures of Gwynn his '98 teammates including Sterling Hitchcock (inscribed "NLCS - MVP" slugger Greg Vaughn ("50 HR") pitcher Kevin Brown ("257 Ks") and closer Trevor Hoffman ("53 saves"). The plate measures 14.5 across and weighs around 4 lbs. It comes essentially unused in MT condition. The second item is a San Diego Padres themed glass plaque that reads "THE 1998 NATIONAL LEAGUE WEST CHAMPIONS" on top with "The Padre Wives are the Best in the West" on the bottom. The curves designed to stand on its own measures 6" by 7.5" and comes in Excellent condition. Only blemish is a tiny chip off the bottom left corner.
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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