Tony Gwynn 2007 Baseball Hall of Fame Induction Speech

The full 2007 Baseball Hall of Fame induction speech from Anthony Keith "Tony" Gwynn, Sr. (May 9, 1960 -- June 16, 2014). Nicknamed Mr. Padre and Captain Video, Tony was an American professional baseball right fielder who played 20 seasons (1982--2001) in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the San Diego Padres.
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[@whidoineedthis]

Tony's the only celebrity/athletes I remember who literally never got into any trouble or ever had a negative word spoken about him. He's the man

[@buddmannable]

Mr. Tony Gwynn is the dictionary definition of class, grace, dignity and strength.

[@kylewhytonen]

The greatest hitter of the modern era of baseball.

[@MrDeterioration]

Kyle W Hytonen no doubt

[@_KingofKingss]

Yes

[@pushpillows5354]

I want to thumbs up your comment, but I feel its better to leave it at 19 in honor of the late great legend that is Tony Gywnn

[@hiramnoone]

He and Wade Boggs.

[@Grandpa_Moses]

Greatest hitter ever

[@tonygonsalez4731]

As a non-Padre fan, this goes up with one of the better HOF speeches. Shows it wasn't about him it was about everybody he crossed paths with ordering his journey.

[@mikeyoungblood94]

Not just a Hall of Fame player, but most importantly a Hall of Fame man! RIP Mr Padre

[@TheBatugan77]

Tony got hits #2000 & #3000 on Mom's birthday. God Bless them both.

[@vanishing_girl]

what a goat

[@navy57]

I had the unexpected privilege of watchingTony's first game as a Padre. I was on a house hunting trip to San Diego and decided to catch a Padres' game that evening. On the way to Jack Murphy Stadium, I was listening to Jerry Coleman's pre-game radio show. Jerry was talking about Tony's batting ability and how we were going to love watching him. He said: "This young man could fall out of bed and bat .350!!" He was so right. Tony Gwynn throughout his career was the embodiment of what the wonderful game of baseball is all about. R.I.P. Tony.

[@keithcarlson7267]

That voice!!! Not only was easily hands down the best hitter in my lifetime. His voice was so distinct. Loved hearing him in interviews and this speech.

[@thomaslemon3971]

He just sounds so friendly. It is absolutely uncanny listening to his son speak. If you close your eyes, you’d have no idea it’s the son and not the father.

[@toddrichardson8595]

God never made a better man. Way to go GOD.

[@andrewhaskett904]

As a die hard and I mean die hard Giants fan, I absolutely loved every chance I gotta see this man hit. What and absolute treasure. Greatest hitter of the modern era

[@enginekid]

I will love Tony Gwynn forever. My childhood hero. A natural at hitting and overall a most outstanding human being.

[@3Brandon11]

I read a stat Tony Gwynn had more 4-hit games than multi-strikeout games. I'm not even sure my brain can process that. That's absolutely insane!

[@Snakeman612]

@@3Brandon11 in 20 years he struck out 434 times!!! That's 21 times he struck out a season...That's also INSANE!!!

[@keithcarlson7267]

@@3Brandon11 My god that is crazy!!! 😳

[@superintelligentapefromthe121]

Still my hero. 2nd to my Pops. Rest easy, King.

[@juanvigil-ruiz1361]

Tony Gwynn was the best Padres player ever. Miss you Tony Gwynn!!! Love you forever Mr. Padre!! Wish I could've met you! Always in my heart! See you in heaven Tony

[@hellboy1976]

I was there on that day. Amazing batter. His numbers don't lie. Incredible lifetime average: .338 And look at his highest producing years: .351, .370, .336, .358, .394 and on and on. It's just insane in this day and age.

[@herbcastro5442]

Me to!

[@waynejohanson1083]

WOW! no that is what I call a hitting Machine.

[@mikeshoe74]

@@waynejohanson1083 his rookie season he hit .289....he never hit lower than .309 in any other season of his career. crazy.

[@waynejohanson1083]

@@mikeshoe74 He was something special. I love watching him hit. By the way .289 is great for a rookie as you are just starting out and learning the pitchers etc.

[@robertdominguez4003]

I cant stop crying....

[@2vizslas1]

Class act and best hitter in my lifetime. RIP Tony.

[@TheLukegarcia24]

Damn it I miss this man. RIP Tony. San Diego misses you.

[@jrapp2684]

RIP Tony you’re the best

[@jrapp2684]

“I only know one way and that’s the Padres way”

[@SconnerStudios]

Such a great guy. He was happy just being there. He was as good as ripken, but just didn't mind not being the superstar even though he was.

[@markyoung4549]

Tony more than deserved the Hall of Fame! Still miss him!

[@larrygarcia1577]

Tony's picture is in the dictionary Next to the definition of what a Great Man and person is suppose to be. Simply pure class .

[@nikkis.6162]

I remember this! I visited the Hall about 2 months after his induction speech! :) R.I.P. Tony Gwynn! Baseball fans will never forget you!

[@TheBatugan77]

In 1996 Tony got the game winning hit to clinch a tie for the NL West Division Title. The next day brother Chris Gwynn got the game winning hit to win it. Against LA.

[@NoName-zb1gm]

I was there for the ceremony. Great day seeing 2 legends who played for one team. Funny thing is 5 minutes before Tony got the call that he was elected he said "they're not going to call". He's such a down to earth and humble man.

[@RHill79]

TG is highly respected in San Diego

[@JB4628_1]

I currently live about 10 minutes away from Cooperstown NY, if only I lived here during Tony’s induction. You will be missed #19

[@jaypaulauskas7108]

I had 2 Season tickets to Azteck basketball for Tony’s senior season. Fantastic man in every way. God Bless Tony and his family.

[@BeavisCards]

My childhood hero! What a class act, gone too soon...Thank you Tony for all the happiness you brought me

[@balaton1]

If you are a young man who wants to make a difference, emulate Tony Gwynn. It will never fail you. Tony Gwynn is a treasure.

[@Chef_Zach]

I’m a life long Padre fan, my first game was in 98 and Tony Gwynn homered in that game, I was his fan for life following that! Very few people meant as much to the city of San Diego than him!

[@longlivethefish]

Miss you Tony! 😢🙋🏻‍♂️

[@TheBatugan77]

As Bill James would say... A Better Man than a ballplayer. And he was one helluva ballplayer. Thank you Anthony Keith Gwynn.

[@DavidSilva-fq7nt]

I heard a radio show of Bob Costas years ago and he had Tony Gwynn and Ted Williams. What a treasure to hear that.

[@chrisgreulich9270]

One of my favorites athletes. Tony Gwynn was such a great player and he was even a better human being. Total class act and a role model to all of us.

[@michaelgregg8716]

The only year I went to Cooperstown was 2007, a month after his induction. It gave me a true appreciation of how great Tony really was. Wow, what a class act.

[@markdremann4980]

Class act….focused, disciplined & hard Working, every baseball player can learn something from this man. RIP Tony Gwynne

[@1977raider]

Sure miss him such a great soul

[@herbcastro5442]

I was here. Had to.

[@waynejohanson1083]

Hard to believe he is no longer here today. When you think of the San Diego Padres, the first name that pops up is Tony Gwynn and then Trevor Hoffman.

[@mattgreen2559]

Much respect Tony! You were one of the best hitters I've ever seen. Also your one of the greatest athletes that ever walked the Earth! Bless you sir

[@B-morelentz]

You're a class act buddy

[@roscoparker1920]

Pure class. I miss he was still alive to give commentaries on hitting : (

[@brianmcghee3597]

A stand up man, player. Pure class.

[@whidoineedthis]

Mr San Diego

[@danacoleman4007]

class class class!!!!!

[@Dre_619]

My childhood hero . RIP Mr. Padre

[@Bubba603]

Who wouldn’t a guy and player like Tony on there team. It’s hard not like him

[@ahmedkarim5346]

What a class act......truly a gentleman

[@kirstenwright451]

Love you Gwynn forever 19 ⚾️⚾️⚾️⚾️

[@angelirizarry786]

Thanks to Houston Astros videos are ban in baseball, but Tony gave a advise about used videos in his great baseball career! RIP Tony!

[@MrShairocks100]

I love basketball and baseball rules

[@salvatoreperez5113]

What an Amazing Man I love you Tony.. Best #19 in any Sport Bambi is next San Diego for Life

[@davidfeltz8697]

What a sweet sweet man!

[@billcur3654]

I had 4or5 of his Topps rookie cards in the same page slot. Directly from packs. .394 come on

[@nc_vince3934]

Rest In Peace, tony 🙏

[@exdemocrat9038]

Rest easy Tony!

[@DeeJayRoyalT2]

RIP Mr. Padre

[@jamessveinsson6006]

What he talked about 84 I thought he was gonna say something about beating the Cubs in the playoff game those 84 cubs were hot also

[@flipper_1969]

S A N D I E G O ! ! !

[@josephanderson6410]

12:34 ❤❤❤ Tony and the boys, are all back in town! We enjoy wiffle ball, fishing, camping, and helping out the locals , out here in Everett wa. What we really enjoy, is these videos, and joking , while making silly songs, and cooking up biscuits n gravy. The old adage “here’s one for the gipper “ comes to mind. I see you, “uncle Tony” and we can’t wait to hug y’all , during the rapture. These are the hidden gems, that god wants me to tap into. Good on ya Tony ! We love you, and god bless San Diego! Go Padres ! God is good ! Let’s eat ! Xo Joe DRT aka your future son in law 😅 #rojoforever #baseballforever #giveittogod

[@brmillgr]

If it wasnt for Ken Griffey Jr Tonys swing would have been my favorite when I was a kid

[@mrshairocks1008]

what hall fame Liam Hendriks 😊🎉❤ australian baseball player number 16

[@MWFrontier]

i dont think three can be a classer act and better hitter in the fore seeable future, no one hit like him in decades, and likely wont soon, period

[@ticnatz]

Tolan had the potential to be a HOFer. Injuries can be a bitch...

[@justinsnyder793]

Anyone notice dude sleeping at 1345 when he's talking about ozzie?

[@GustavoGalvan-i4l]

Dude was having a great time 😂

[@corbinjohn8104]

He has extremely tiny hands.

[@thomaslemon3971]

For that ultra-quick bat speed 😅