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…mehr
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.Hinweis: Dieser Artikel kann nur an eine deutsche Lieferadresse ausgeliefert werden.
Scott Kingdon was an Indiana corporate litigation lawyer for thirty-three years. He has written for law journals, magazines, and newspapers. His book on negotiation was published in 2019. He is a lifelong participant in organized athletics, including tennis, golf, baseball, softball, and cycling He lives in Punta Gorda, Florida, with his spouse, Joan.
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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
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
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