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Fact Check: Did Tony Gwynn die because of his tobacco addiction? Padres legend's battle with cancer explored
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Tony Gwynn: Anniversary of the San Diego Padres player's death
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Tony Gwynn: An Appreciation
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Padres and fans pay tribute to Gwynn in first home game since his passing - Gaslamp Ball
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San Diego Padres Legend Tony Gwynn Dies at 54 - WSJ
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Fact Check: Did Tony Gwynn die because of his tobacco addiction? Padres legend's battle with cancer explored
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Rosenthal: Tony Gwynn's legacy lives on through his San Diego State 'sons' - The Athletic
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Padres great Gwynn dies after battle with cancer
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Tony Gwynn headlines San Diego Padres all-time roster by WAR
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Baseball world mourns loss of Tony Gwynn
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Tony Gwynn Jr. (@tonygwynnjr) / X
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Tony Gwynn's family sues tobacco industry over his 2014 death - Los Angeles Times
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Tony Gwynn's innovation sparked Hall of Fame career, made him Mr. Padre