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1920-
American baseball player
The greatest baseball player in one of the greatest baseball towns in the United States, Stan… Tony Gwynn , Gwynn, Tony 1960–
Professional baseball player
Tony Gwynn is known as one of the most prolific hitters in baseball history, and he did not achieve th… Cricket (game) , Cricket
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1914-1999
American baseball player
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