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love_that_reefer · **Gwynn Will Be at Petco Forever -** 03-01-2007, 09:43 PM

Or at least til they tear it down.

Tony Gwynn already has a street named in his honor outside Petco Park, and on July 21 the Padres plan to unveil a statue of the Hall of Famer-elect.

The unveiling will be part of "Tribute to Tony Weekend," the final home weekend before Gwynn is inducted into the Hall of Fame on July 29. The statue will most likely be placed in the "Park at the Park," a grassy area beyond the center field fence that's open year-round.

"It's fitting that the first statue at Petco Park bear his likeness," chief executive officer Sandy Alderson said. "He represents everything that is positive about the San Diego Padres and Major League Baseball."

The Padres moved to Petco Park in 2004, three seasons after Gwynn retired. His No. 19 was retired in 2004 and is displayed atop the batter's eye in center field.

Gwynn is the baseball coach at San Diego State, his alma mater.

This man is the franchise and one of the best hitters of all-time and the city should be very pleased.

HollywoodLeo · 03-01-2007, 10:34 PM

sweet. I'll be there.

DravenX · 03-01-2007, 10:50 PM

Awesome. Too bad I won't be able to see it in my life time unless by some chance I actually get to San Diego.

love_that_reefer · 03-01-2007, 10:59 PM

I just realized I disagree with your avatar Leo

HollywoodLeo · 03-01-2007, 11:01 PM

Originally Posted by love_that_reefer

I just realized I disagree with your avatar Leo

do you at least get the joke behind it?

love_that_reefer · 03-01-2007, 11:06 PM

Can't say that I do. Explain por favor

HollywoodLeo · 03-01-2007, 11:07 PM

Originally Posted by love_that_reefer

Can't say that I do. Explain por favor

http://www.strike3forums.com/forums/...ad.php?t=17933

HollywoodLeo · 03-01-2007, 11:09 PM

Originally Posted by HollywoodLeo

http://www.strike3forums.com/forums/...ad.php?t=17933

Oy, that article doesn't explain what happend.

Peavy double parked at an airport. Airport security came to him and told him to move his car. He replied something to the effect of "write a ticket and i'll pay it" and kept trying to go about his business. When the security guy didn't accept that he said something to the effect of "call a real cop and I'll cooperate" He did and Jake spent the night in jail.

padrefanforever · 03-02-2007, 11:49 AM

and all charges were dropped.....when other security guards at the airport were interviewed, they all said the same thing.......she has an attitude problem, a chip on her shoulder, and everyone doubleparks to unload, it's not as if this airport is so busy we can't keep out eye on things....

Or something to that effect.....basically saying she was an out of control power hungry biatch....

redsrbetter · 03-02-2007, 12:44 PM

It would be awesome if you guys to make it there to see the unveiling of the statue. He is one of the great ambassadors of the game. I will put him right up there with Cal Ripken as two of the better personalities and greatest assets MLB has ever seen.

This is definitely a big day for Pads fans.

padrefanforever · 03-02-2007, 12:57 PM

HWood.......chances are we'll be there for the game......if you really are going.....let me know and maybe we can grab a beer before ??

PadresFanUK · 03-02-2007, 02:13 PM

Originally Posted by DravenX

Awesome. Too bad I won't be able to see it in my life time unless by some chance I actually get to San Diego.

Airtravel is too expensive for a 14 year old

HollywoodLeo · 03-02-2007, 02:46 PM

Originally Posted by padrefanforever

HWood.......chances are we'll be there for the game......if you really are going.....let me know and maybe we can grab a beer before ??

The only way I don't make it is if i'm broke.