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Article: Tony Gwynn expected to get San Diego State job Thursday
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- Charleston Gazette
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- September 19, 2001
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SAN DIEGO - Tony Gwynn's alma mater, San Diego State, is expected
to announce at a news conference Thursday that he will replace
baseball coach Jim Dietz after the 2002 season.
Gwynn will get the job barring a last-minute change, a person
close to San Diego State said Tuesday, speaking on condition of
anonymity.
Gwynn has lobbied hard for the job since the Aztecs announced in
May that Dietz will retire after next season, his 31st. Gwynn is
retiring from the majors at the end of this season, his 20th with
the San Diego Padres.
Gwynn interviewed with Aztecs athletic director Rick Bay on Sept.
5. San Diego State plays in Tony Gwynn Stadium, and Gwynn's son,
Anthony, is a sophomore outfielder ...