The Tony Gwynn Memorial Statue was dedicated at the Lake Poway Ballfield on May 9, 2017. The 11-foot bronze statue shows the Padres great holding his daughter Anisha Nicole. (Photo by K.C. Alfred/The San Diego Union-Tribune)

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Tony Gwynn Memorial unveiled in Poway

The Tony Gwynn Memorial Statue was dedicated at the Lake Poway Ballfield on May 9, 2017. The 11-foot bronze statue shows the Padres great holding his daughter Anisha Nicole. (Photo by K.C. Alfred/The San Diego Union-Tribune) (K.C. Alfred / San Diego Union-Tribune)

Dick Enberg, John Boggs, Tony Gwynn Jr. Anisha Nicole, and Poway Mayor Steve Vaus take a photo at the dedication for the Tony Gwynn Memorial Statue at the Lake Poway Ballfield on May 9, 2017. The 11-foot bronze statue shows the Padres great holding his daughter Anisha Nicole and Gwynn’s signature is cemented in the plaza. (Photo by K.C. Alfred/The San Diego Union-Tribune) (K.C. Alfred / San Diego Union-Tribune)

Fans turned out for the dedication of the Tony Gwynn Memorial Statue at the Lake Poway Ballfield on May 9, 2017. The 11-foot bronze statue shows the Padres great holding his daughter Anisha Nicole. (Photo by K.C. Alfred/The San Diego Union-Tribune) (K.C. Alfred / San Diego Union-Tribune)

Poway Mayor Steve Vaus, speaks as artist Seth Vandable, Tony Gywnn Jr., Alisha Gwynn, and Anisha Nicole look on during the dedication of theTony Gwynn Memorial Statue at the Lake Poway Ballfield on May 9, 2017. The 11-foot bronze statue shows the Padres great holding his daughter Anisha Nicole. (Photo by K.C. Alfred/The San Diego Union-Tribune) (K.C. Alfred / San Diego Union-Tribune)

Fans turned out as the Tony Gwynn Memorial Statue was unveiled at Lake Poway Ballfield on May 9, 2017. Here, his his daughter Anisha, wife Alicia, and son Tony Jr. stand next to the Tony Gwynn Memorial Statue. (Photo by K.C. Alfred/The San Diego Union-Tribune) (K.C. Alfred / San Diego Union-Tribune)

Tony Gywnn Jr, wipes away tears as he speaks about his father during the dedication of the Tony Gwynn Memorial Statue at the Lake Poway Ballfield on May 9, 2017. The 11-foot bronze statue shows the Padres great holding his daughter Anisha Nicole, who is looking on at left. (Photo by K.C. Alfred/The San Diego Union-Tribune) (K.C. Alfred / San Diego Union-Tribune)

Fans turned out for the dedication of the Tony Gwynn Memorial Statue at the Lake Poway Ballfield on May 9, 2017. The 11-foot bronze statue shows the Padres great holding his daughter Anisha Nicole. (Photo by K.C. Alfred/The San Diego Union-Tribune) (K.C. Alfred / San Diego Union-Tribune)

Number 19 cupcakes were served at dedication for the Tony Gwynn Memorial Statue at the Lake Poway Ballfield on May 9, 2017. The 11-foot bronze statue shows the Padres great holding his daughter Anisha Nicole. (Photo by K.C. Alfred/The San Diego Union-Tribune) (K.C. Alfred / San Diego Union-Tribune)

Tony Gwynn Jr., Alicia Gwynn, and Anisha Nicole Gwynn laugh during the dedication of the Tony Gwynn Memorial Statue at the Lake Poway Ballfield on May 9, 2017. The 11-foot bronze statue shows the Padres great holding his daughter Anisha Nicole. (Photo by K.C. Alfred/The San Diego Union-Tribune) (K.C. Alfred / San Diego Union-Tribune)