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Aztecs to retire Gwynn's No. 19 before season opener (The Associated Press)
 Eight months after Tony Gwynn died of cancer, it's time to play baseball again at San Diego State. He played basketball and baseball at SDSU, had a 20-year, Hall of Fame career with the Padres and then returned to his alma mater to coach the baseball team. It's trying to just carry on his legacy and do him proud.'' It'll likely be a bittersweet atmosphere when the Aztecs honor Gwynn by retiring his No. 19 Friday night at Tony Gwynn Stadium before the first game of an opening-weekend series against Valparaiso. ''It's a celebration as much as anything,'' said Tony Gwynn Jr., who played for his dad at SDSU and often works out with the Aztecs as he tries to keep his big league career going. More...
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