Fun fact and favorite memory about Tony Gwynn: I saw hit number 2,999 in St. Louis at Busch Stadium. The same night Mark McGwire hit HRs number 500 & 501 of his career. I believe there were 7-8 of us that went and had numbers painted on our chests for 500 & 3,000. 

While my buddies who went with the 3,000 painted across their chest just missed the major milestone; they did get interviewed by a San Diego newspaper. They were also shown on some ESPN footage when Gwynn retired.

Great time and awesome fun we had celebrating a truly great baseball player and person. Rest in peace Mr. Padre!