Long Beach Poly wanted to honor Tony Gwynn with his name on the school's field. Gwynn insisted that his whole family should get the honor. Thus, Gwynn Family Field.
Tony and Chris each made it all the way to the big leagues, and third brother Charles was drafted as well. Tony graduated in 1977 before his Hall of Fame career, and Chris spent 10 years in the big leagues after he graduated in 1982. Charles was drafted in the 31st round in 1976 but never did make it to the Major Leagues. In a way, Tony Gwynn Jr. can also claim some stake here, as the current Philadelphia Phillies outfielder has competed in eight Major League campaigns, though he went to Poway High near San Diego.
