This lot features a game used and autographed Tony Gwynn 2000 San Diego Padres jersey. It has a bold signature signed on the number one with black ink. Tony Gwynn won NL batting titles and earned 15 All-Star nominations as well as five Gold Glove awards. He was an easy choice as a first-ballot Hall of Famer in 2007. Gwynn, a career .338 hitter and a member of baseball's exclusive 3,000 Hit Club.
This blue alternate size 50 Russell Athletic San Diego Padres jersey features “PADRES” sewn on across the chest. Gwynn’s number “19” is sewn on the center left chest in white tackle twill. There is white piping running around the collar and down both sides of the buttons. The Russell Athletic tag with a “100% POLYESTER 50” flag is sewn on the bottom of the front left tail. The back of the jersey has “GWYNN” sewn on in white tackle twill with his number “19” sewn on in orange-on-white tackle twill. The MLB logo patch is in Padres navy, white and orange colors is sewn on the upper back. The left sleeve has the Padres logo patch and the Russell Athletic “R” embroidered in navy. The jersey has light overall use simply due to the fact that Gwynn was often using jerseys for a single game during this time. Gwynn signed his name vertically in black marker on the back “1” of his “19”. Accompanied by a Sports Investors Letter of Authenticity as well as Beckett authentication. This treasured jersey originates from the Gwynn family.