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Hall of Famer Tony Gwynn succumbs to cancer at 54
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A mourner places flowers at the base of the Tony Gwynn "Mr. Padre" statue outside Petco Park Monday in San Diego. - photo by Associated Press
SAN DIEGO — Tony Gwynn, the Hall of Famer with a sweet left-handed swing who spent his entire 20-year career with the Padres and was one of the game's greatest hitters, died of cancer Monday. He was 54. Gwynn, a craftsman at the plate and winner of eight batting titles, was nicknamed "Mr. Padre" and was one of the most beloved athletes in San Diego.