Photos: Tony Gwynn | 1960-2014
In 1994, the Padre’s Tony Gwynn has the highest average since 1941 -- .394 -- but missed the opportunity to bat .400. (Carolyn Cole / Los Angeles Times)
Tony Gwynn, appreciated throughout baseball for his wizardry with a bat and beloved in San Diego for his loyalty to his adopted city, died Monday. He was 54.
In 1996, the Padres’ Tony Gwynn smiles while waiting for batting practice before a game against the Dodgers. (Susan Sterner / Associated Press)
In 2001, the Padres’ Tony Gwynn addresses the crowd during a ceremony honoring him before a game against the Cardinals. (Tom Gannam / Associated Press)
In 2001, the Padres’ Tony Gwynn fights back tears as he acknowledges the standing ovation before the last game of his career, played against the Rockies. (Lenny Ignelzi / Associated Press)
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In 2003, San Diego State baseball coach Tony Gwynn addresses the team before practice. (Lenny Ignelzi / Associated Press)
In 2006, San Diego State’s baseball coach Tony Gwynn talks about the upcoming season. (Chris Park / Associated Press)
In 2007, Tony Gwynn, left, and Cal Ripken Jr., hold their Hall of Fame plaques after their induction into the National Baseball Hall of Fame in Cooperstown, N.Y. (Mike Groll / Associated Press)
In 2009, San Diego State baseball coach watches a game against UC Davis. (Donald Miralle / Getty Images)
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In 2011, Tony Gwynn throws out a first pitch to his son Tony Gwynn Jr., No. 10, of the Dodgers before the Father’s Day game with the Astros. (Stephen Dunn / Getty Images)
Two mourners console each other at the Tony Gwynn statue outside Petco Park in San Diego on Monday. (Lenny Ignelzi / Associated Press)
Fans place flowers at the base of a statue of San Diego Padres player Tony Gwynn at Petco Park. (Bill Wechter / Getty Images)
San Diego Padres fans watch a tribute to Tony Gwynn on a screen at Petco Park. (Bill Wechter / Getty Images)