Tony Gwynn is a bronze sculpture by William Behrends depicting the professional baseball player of the same name, installed outside San Diego's Petco Park, in the U.S. state of California.

Description

The bronze statue is 9.5 feet tall. An inscription on the front of the statue's base reads, "Tony Gwynn, Mr. Padre". The reverse side of the base has an inscription by Gwynn's father: "If you work hard, good things will happen."

Statue of Tony Gwynn

History

The sculpture was installed in 2007.

Statue of Tony Gwynn

Fans gathered at the sculpture to pay tribute to Gwynn, following his death in 2014.

Statue of Tony Gwynn

See also

2007 in art

References

2007 establishments in California

2007 sculptures

Bronze sculptures in California

Cultural depictions of American men

Cultural depictions of baseball players

Monuments and memorials in California

Outdoor sculptures in San Diego

Sculptures of African Americans

Sculptures of men in California

Statues in San Diego

Statues of sportspeople