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No. 19 Tony Gwynn, San Diego Padres
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Tony Gwynn, one of the baseball's greatest hit machines, called it a career Sunday after coming to plate one last time as a pinch hitter.
His final hit came the day before, also in a pinch-hit role, when Gwynn doubled against Colorado. It was career hit No. 3,141 for Gwynn, one shy of tying Robin Yount for 16th on the all-time list. More...
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Video -- Watch and listen to future Hall of Famer Tony Gwynn announce that he has decided to retire at the end of the season.
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Audio -- Tony Gwynn says Ripken overshadowed the All-Star game with his heroics
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Scott Miller -- So this is what it looks like when an entire generation begins changing before our very eyes.
Gwynn makes it official -- Tony Gwynn had to take a deep breath while confirming the worst-kept secret in baseball. Then, as he has so many times, he came through in the clutch.
Behind the numbers -- Take hitting success and longevity into account, and he ranks among the top few hitters in the modern era.
Hit list -- How he ranks in hits by opponents and by ballparks ... but will he reach the 3200 hit mark?
Gwynn stats -- Gwynn had a .394 batting average in '94, hit .372 with 119 RBI in '97 ... but how is he faring in his final season with the San Diego Padres? |
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No. 8 Cal Ripken, Baltimore Orioles
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Baseball's ironman is finally hanging up his cleats.
Even though his 0-for-3 performance Saturday night at Camden Yards in the Orioles' 5-1 loss to the Boston Red Sox put a 2-for-48 finish on his Hall of Fame career, Ripken nevertheless drew more cheers than a former president, baseball's commissioner and several players already in the Hall of Fame. More...
Ripken's farewell photo gallery:
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Audio -- Ripken says his feelings have been overwhelming
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Scott Miller -- How about if, before the start of the first inning of the 72nd All-Star Game, the American League surprises Cal Ripken and move him back to shortstop for an inning?
Time to say farewell to a legend -- Iron Man Cal Ripken has consisted of many, many elements throughout his career.
Iron Man set to retire -- Nothing lasts forever -- not even Cal Ripken Jr.
Behind the numbers -- Cal Ripken Jr. can safely spend his retirement as baseball's greatest-ever ironman. Greatest shortstop ever isn't as easy a debate as one might think.
Ripken after retirement -- After nearly 3,000 games, Cal Ripken is going to have a greater shock than most retirees when he realizes how much free time he has available.
Milestone hits -- A complete rundown of Cal's career hit parade.
The 3,000-hit, 400-homer club -- Who joins Cal on this elite list?
2131.com -- An entire site devoted to Cal Ripken Jr.
Ripken's stats -- A year-by-year look at the consistent numbers Cal put on the board and what he's accomplishing in his final lap. |
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