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Tony Gwynn, who banged out 3,141 hits during a Hall of Fame career spanning 20 seasons with the San Diego Padres, has died of cancer at age 54, it was announced Monday.

The lefty-swinging Gwynn had a career .338 batting average, won eight National League batting titles, and played in the franchise's only two World Series.

Tony Gwynn had a lifetime batting average of .338 during his 20-year career with the San Diego Padres.
He died early Monday 16-Jun-2014 morning at Pomerado Hospital in Poway, Calif., while surrounded by his family, the Basebal Hall of Fame announced.

He had been signed to a one-year contract extension as the baseball coach at San Diego State on June 11. He had been on medical leave since late March while recovering from cancer treatment. He took over the program at his alma mater after the 2002 season.

Gwynn, nicknamed "Mr. Padre" for his service to both the team and the city, was inducted into the Pro Baseball Hall of Fame in his first year of eligibility in 2007. His No. 19 was retired by the Padres in 2004.

"Tony will be remembered in baseball circles for his hitting acumen, as evidenced by a lofty .338 lifetime batting average and an astonishing eight National League batting titles," Jeff Idelson, President of the National Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum, said in a statement. "But it was his infectious laugh, ever-present smile and humble disposition that made Mr. Padre a favorite in San Diego and an endearing figure to a nation of baseball fans who marveled at his career accolades and celebrated his 2007 induction into the Hall of Fame in record numbers."

He hit safely in 75 percent of the games in which he played during his career, and he batted .300 in each of his last 19 seasons, a streak second only to Ty Cobb.

His .338 career average was 18th-best all-time.

Gwynn, along with Cal Ripken Jr., was elected to the Hall of Fame on his first ballot in January 2007, named on 532 of 545 votes cast (97.6 percent). He was also honored with the 1995 Branch Rickey Award, the 1998 Lou Gehrig Memorial Award and the 1999 Roberto Clemente Award.

He also was named to 15 All-Star teams, won seven Silver Slugger Awards and five Gold Glove Awards. His eight batting titles tied for second-most in MLB history.

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Wow, just saw this. Tony Gwynn died today June 16th 2014 of cancer [54 yrs.]

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Don't know if anyone listed this guy? Abe Woodson former 49ers kick returner specialist died in February 2014.

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Former Auburn tight end Philip Lutzenkirchen, a fan favorite who played on the 2010 national championship team, has died in a one-car crash in Georgia, state police said.

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Jim Brosnan [pitcher] part of the 1961 Cincinnati reds championship team died June 28th 2014.

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Bill henry died April this year.

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Bob Houbregs died in May this year former aba player

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bobby castillo

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Don Lenhardt died July 9th. Got him in the mail July 8th... it feels weird

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Louis "Red" Klotz, the mastermind of the Washington Generals and other teams that traveled with the Harlem Globetrotters and regularly lost for more than 60 years, died Saturday 12-Jul-2014 at the age of 93.

Klotz formed a working relationship with the Globetrotters in 1952, putting together the Generals in addition to the Boston Shamrocks, New Jersey Reds, New York Nationals, International Elite, Global Select and World All-Stars to face the famous traveling team and mostly lose.

He was a player, coach and owner at various times throughout the partnership.

Klotz scored the winning basket the last time one of his teams beat the Globetrotters. While playing for the New Jersey Reds as a 50-year-old player/coach, his last-second shot lifted his team to a 100-99 victory on Jan. 5, 1971, in Martin, Tennessee.

He became the first non-Globetrotter to have a jersey retired, when in 2011 he received the honor in his native Philadelphia. He is one of six people to have his jersey retired by the Globetrotters, joining Curly Neal (No. 22), Goose Tatum (No. 50), Marques Haynes (No. 20), Meadowlark Lemon (No. 36) and Wilt Chamberlain (No. 13) as those to receive the distinction.

"The Harlem Globetrotters organization is extremely saddened by the passing of Red Klotz, and our deepest sympathies go out to his entire family," Globetrotters CEO Kurt Schneider said in a statement. "Red was truly an ambassador of the sport and as much a part of the Globetrotters' legacy as anyone ever associated with the organization.

"He was a vital part of helping the Globetrotters bring smiles and introduce the game of basketball to fans worldwide. He was a legend and a global treasure. His love of the game -- and his love of people -- will certainly be missed."

Klotz briefly played in the NBA, joining the Baltimore Bullets in the 1947-48 season and serving as a member of the squad that defeated the Philadelphia Warriors in six games to win the 1948 title.