Tony Gwynn Batting slide
Date1985 or 1986
DescriptionA full-length action color image of Tony Gwynn batting. Gwynn, shown in 3/4 profile, wears a San Diego Padres home uniform, batting gloves, and helmet. Captured mid-step, having just made contact with the ball, Gwynn is about to run to first. Supporting his weight on his bent left leg, Gwynn's bent right lifted off the ground, ankle height. Leaning forward, Gwynn looks forward and down. Gwynn holds his left arm, that is bent at the elbow, in front of his body, knee height. Extending his right arm straight, Gwynn holds the bat waist height, on his right side, angled upwards. Based on the specific design of the uniform worn by Gwynn, and the commemorative patch that reads "RAK," this image was captured during the 1985 or 1986 season, the only two years that San Diego wore both pinstripe uniforms and this patch. The "RAK" patch visible on the left sleeve of Gwynn's jersey was worn by the Padres from 1984-1986, to honor to their former team owner, Ray Kroc. Captured in-game, an occupied stadium and dugout can be seen in the background.
Object numberBL-1994-05287-0016
Artist, Creator, or Manufacturer
Sauritch, Lou
Subject
Gwynn, Tony
Classificationsphotographic materials
Collection NumberBA PHT 012 Hall of Famers photographic materials
Dimensions1 x 1.5 in.
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