A Letter for Tony Gwynn

by Erica in the LGC on Oct 13, 2010 2:13 PM PDT

My husband tucked our son in at 9:15, he didn't want to go to sleep but wanted to read instead. Normally he would relent and let him but this time he thought he needed to go to sleep earlier. About 20 minutes later he called me in his room and gave me this note. We haven't discussed this as a family and it hasn't really been on the news much at home, but this is what he busted out while he was in bed with his flashlight, pen and paper. FYI, we are big baseball fans and love the San Diego Padres. We grew up idolizing and/or loving Tony Gwynn. Patrick Jr. has taken on that love I guess. So Proud! Get well Tony.

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This is pretty darn great. You should mail it for him.

Reminds me of when I was young and wrote a letter to George Brett. I still have the return letter.

This is a terrible thing for the Padres. - Jerry Coleman

by Padres_Hobo on Oct 13, 2010 3:00 PM PDT reply actions

We will for sure!

by Erica in the LGC on Oct 13, 2010 4:23 PM PDT up reply actions

baseball IS awesome!

and so is Patrick!

by kevintheoman on Oct 13, 2010 3:42 PM PDT reply actions

Totally!

by Erica in the LGC on Oct 13, 2010 4:23 PM PDT up reply actions

That letter is ASEWOME!

by Andy (allfield) on Oct 13, 2010 4:02 PM PDT reply actions 2 recs

Cool Kid

I remember the letters I used to send. Great job starting him young.

by Friar Fever on Oct 13, 2010 4:27 PM PDT reply actions

Indeed.

Screw sending letters to Santa Claus, send them to Tony Gwynn this fall.

by athletics68 on Oct 13, 2010 5:03 PM PDT up reply actions 2 recs

Exactly

Santa Claus was always unreliable. At least Tony gave the Padres hope every year. You can’t get 5 Gold Gloves and 7 Silver Bats during the 12 Days of Christmas.

by Friar Fever on Oct 13, 2010 6:15 PM PDT up reply actions

Awwwwwww!!!

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by TheThinGwynn on Oct 13, 2010 5:19 PM PDT reply actions

Nice!

He even included illustrations!

Oh internet, what a wicked web you weave.

by Mad_Villain on Oct 13, 2010 5:34 PM PDT reply actions

you must be busting with pride

what a fantastic young man!

by ABY on Oct 13, 2010 7:08 PM PDT reply actions 1 recs

what a great kid

okay i have cerebral palsy arthris and chronic fatigue as well i have a great life and loveing folks some days are better than other days i got a make-a-wish in 2001 and saw my favorite team the broncos it was the trip of a lifetime i wish everyone couild have gotten to enjoy that with me i know some of u hate the broncos and that okay but i bleed organ and bule for my mnr fans but i bleed orange and blue denver will rise again resident broncos fan for every blog resident broncos for stampede bule thanks shvd98z24 real name jeremy woodard nettleton high class of 02 yes i am a raider

by j-man on Oct 13, 2010 7:50 PM PDT reply actions

by Section 135 on Oct 14, 2010 11:27 AM PDT reply actions

send it

to san diego state baseball offices

by j-man on Oct 14, 2010 1:20 PM PDT reply actions

Rec'd

AWESOME kid you have there.

Still waiting for Matt Holliday to touch the plate.

by sqrunt on Oct 14, 2010 3:21 PM PDT reply actions

This is what baseball is all about.

Man, I remember the letters I wrote to players. That seriously made my night and reminded me why I’m such a baseball fan. Well done, Patrick. I’m proud to share my name with you.

Red Hudler > Rodger Lodge

by Teixeira Who? on Oct 15, 2010 8:51 PM PDT reply actions