Tony Gwynn – Cause of Death, Date of Death, Age at Death
The baseball player Tony Gwynn passed away at age 54, this age of death has to be considered premature. What was the cause of death? Below is all you want to know regarding the death of Tony Gwynn and more!
Biography - A Short Wiki
8-time National League batting champion and 15-time MLB All-Star who played twenty seasons for the San Diego Padres.
He set basketball records at San Diego State for most assists in a season and career.
He batted .338 over his career and recorded a total of 3,141 hits, becoming a member of the prestigious 3,000-hit club.
How did Tony Gwynn die?
Tony Gwynn's death was caused by salivary gland tumour.
After he retired from playing, the Padres retired his No. 19 in 2004. Gwynn became the head baseball coach at his alma mater and also spent time as a baseball analyst. He died of salivary gland cancer in 2014 at the age of 54.
| Cause of death | Salivary Gland Tumour |
|---|---|
| Age of death | 54 years |
| Profession | Baseball Player |
| Birthday | May 9, 1960 |
| Death date | June 16, 2014 |
| Place of death | Palomar Medical Center Poway, Poway, California, United States |
| Place of burial | N/A |
Quotes by Tony Gwynn
"I think the ability to hit - some guys have it and some guys don't - but I think how dedicated you are to trying to get the most out of yourself, I think kind of determines how good you are and for how long. I was born with the ability to hit, but my work ethic has taken it to the next level."
Tony Gwynn
"Remember these two things: play hard and have fun."
Tony Gwynn
"Steroids do not guarantee you're going to have success. I think a lot of people think that they will, but they don't."
Tony Gwynn
"I'm a chemistry guy. I believe you've got to play together to have a chance to win."
Tony Gwynn
"What drives me is trying to be perfect."
Tony Gwynn
