SAN DIEGO -- Tony Gwynn -- one of the best hitters in baseball history and one of the sport's most beloved figures -- would have turned 60 on Saturday. To honor the late Mr. Padre, MLB Network will celebrate Gwynn's birthday with all-day coverage on Saturday, beginning at 8 a.m. PT (11 a.m. ET).

The day gets underway with "Mr. Padre," a documentary chronicling the life and career of Gwynn, originally released by MLB Network in 2018. Then, the Network will air four straight legendary Gwynn games.

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Those games span Gwynn’s entire career, from the Padres' 1984 pennant-clincher to Gwynn's favorite All-Star Game (the 1994 edition in which he scored the game-winning run in the 10th inning on Moises Alou's double) to his 3,000th hit in 1999.

Here's the full lineup of events:

• 11 a.m. ET/8 a.m. PT: MLB Network Presents: Mr. Padre
• Noon ET/9 a.m. PT: The 1994 All-Star Game
• 3 p.m. ET/Noon PT: Giants vs. Padres from Aug. 4, 1993 (six-hit game)
• 6 p.m. ET/3 p.m. PT: Padres vs. Expos from Aug. 6, 1999 (Gwynn's 3,000th hit)
• 10 p.m. ET/7 p.m. PT: Game 5 of the 1984 National League Championship Series

In the nightcap, Gwynn plays a crucial role in that winner-take-all showdown. After the Padres had stormed back from a 2-0 series deficit, he went 2-for-4 with two RBIs in San Diego’s come-from-behind Game 5 victory over the Cubs.

Meanwhile, Gwynn's 3,000th hit serves as a nice prelude to Mother’s Day. Coincidentally, Gwynn recorded hits No. 2,000 and 3,000 on Aug. 6 -- his mother’s birthday. His 3,000th-hit game would become a wild, back-and-forth 12-10 Padres victory, and it’s always worth a re-watch.

Gwynn's legacy is as strong as it's ever been, both in San Diego and throughout the baseball world. His 60th birthday is the perfect time to enjoy some of his greatness.