|
A presentation was made prior to the start of the All Star
Game in San Diego where the two baseball greats were honored.
Carew, who spent his 19-year career in the AL between the
Minnesota Twins and California Angels, captured seven batting
crowns and had a career .328 average. He was on hand for the
festivities.
Gwynn, who died of cancer in 2014 at the age 58, spent his
entire 20-year career in San Diego where he seized eight hitting
titles and finished with a .338 average.
“Rod is one of the most highly decorated players in American
League history, who made 18 straight All-Star appearances in his
Hall of Fame career,” said MLB Commissioner Rob Manfred.
“Tony is considered one of the greatest hitters in the history
of the National League, and there is no better place to honor
him than in San Diego.
"Major League Baseball is pleased to recognize their
extraordinary careers by naming our batting crowns in their
honor.”
(Writing by Jahmal Corner in Los Angeles; Editing by Peter
Rutherford)
[© 2016 Thomson Reuters. All rights
reserved.] Copyright 2016 Reuters. All rights reserved. This material may not be published,
broadcast, rewritten or redistributed.
 |
|
