Tony Gwynn Day Declared Under Acting Governor

SACRAMENTO — A San Diego lawmaker who briefly filled in as governor declared Tony Gwynn Day in honor of the late Padres baseball player.

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Tony Gwynn, seen in the Padres signature yellow and brown uniform of the 1980s, played 20 years with San Diego.

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Tony Gwynn was a two-sport star at San Diego State but found his greatest success as a baseball player.

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Tony Gwynn follows through while swinging the bat.

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Tony Gwynn smiles after reaching base on a hit.

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Gywnn first came to San Diego in 1977 on a basketball scholarship to San Diego State University. This photo was from the 1979-1980 season.

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Tony Gwynn fans pay tribute to the baseball legend in front of his statue at Petco Park, June 16, 2014.

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Assembly Speaker Toni Atkins proclaimed Wednesday as a day to remember the Hall of Famer who spent his entire career with the Padres.

Gwynn had 3,141 hits in 20 seasons and served as head baseball coach at San Diego State. He died of oral cancer at age 54 in June.

Atkins' proclamation praises Gwynn for formidable skills on the field and an exuberant personality.

The San Diego Democrat became California's fourth governor in four days while Gov. Jerry Brown led a trade mission to Mexico this week. Lt. Gov. Gavin Newsom and Senate leader Darrell Steinberg also served as governor before leaving the state for other reasons.