Spring Premier Auction 2015
Wed, Apr 8, 2015 08:00PM EDT - Mon, Apr 27, 2015 12:30AM EDT
Timed Auction
Lot 84
TONY GWYNN'S APRIL 8, 2004 SAN DIEGO PADRES TEAM SIGNED GAME USED BASE FROM OPENING DAY (GWYNN FAMILY LOA)
Sold for
$1,272
Sold Price includes BP
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San Diegos Petco Park the home of the Padres officially opened for business on April 8 2004 when the home team hosted the visiting San Francisco Giants. The newly christened ballpark was filled to capacity with 41400 fans in attendance to see the Padres score a 4-3 victory in extra innings as they scored twice in the bottom half of the 10th frame. This is a team-signed game-used base from that Opening Day victory that was awarded to Tony Gwynn as a token of the teams appreciation for all of his years of outstanding service. The beautifully framed base includes Major League Baseballs Opening Day 2004 logo centered on the front with more than 25 signatures in black marker from the Padres roster that day. Notable signatures include Padres Manager Bruce Bochy Opening Day pitcher David Wells Trevor Hoffman Sean Burroughs Mark Loretta Khalil Greene Brian Lawrence and Jay Payton. The overall item measures 25 wide by 25 high.
Includes Letter of Authenticity from the Gwynn Family.
Pre-certified by PSA/DNA.
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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