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Opinion: Tony Gwynn was my dad. Nine years after cancer stole him
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Mr. Padre's All-Star Game: Tony Gwynn's impact resonates in San
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Padres' legend Tony Gwynn dies at 54
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Tony Gwynn Jr. playing for his late father with Lehigh Valley
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Opinion: Tony Gwynn was my dad. Nine years after cancer stole him
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A Tribute to Tony Gwynn - The Slugger's Son Talks About Oral Cancer
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Goodbye, Mr. Padre
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Padres great Gwynn dies after battle with cancer
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