SWC75
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Tony Gwynn could handle any pitcher but he couldn't handle his tobacco habit and it likely is what killed him:
The last days of Tony Gwynn, Padres legend
Bill Tuttle was mentioned in the story. Bill played for the Tigers and Twins for about a decade back in the 50's and early 60's, then finished his career, (as some ballplayers id in the old days), with the Syracuse Chiefs and became a popular player. I remember his last game where they had him play every position on the field and he hit a home run.
Bill in his playing days, with a chaw in his cheek:
Bill after they removed his jaw:
The last days of Tony Gwynn, Padres legend
Bill Tuttle was mentioned in the story. Bill played for the Tigers and Twins for about a decade back in the 50's and early 60's, then finished his career, (as some ballplayers id in the old days), with the Syracuse Chiefs and became a popular player. I remember his last game where they had him play every position on the field and he hit a home run.
Bill in his playing days, with a chaw in his cheek:
Bill after they removed his jaw:
