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Steve Garvey: consistency was his game: during the 14 full-seasons he played in the majors, former N.L. MVP was a productive performer.(Interview)
FOR PARTS OF 14 BIG LEAGUE SEASONS, from 1969-1982, the Dodgers had this Smiling Irishman who played a marathon-like first base for them, going almost the equivalent of two presidential terms without missing a game.
Name: Steven Patrick Garvey. Physical description: Built like a small military tank, his power bat the equivalent of a turret gun.
Originally a scatter-arm third baseman during his first three seasons with the Dodgers, Garvey's throwing problems were eventually traced to a shoulder separation he suffered while playing defensive back for Michigan State. Yet, once the Dodgers shifted Garvey to first base in 1973, within two years he was en ...
- Garvey, Carter belong in Hall of Fame.(Knight Ridder Newspapers)
- Newspaper article from: Knight Ridder/Tribune News Service Smith, Claire December 7, 2000 700+ words
...numbers they produced. Garvey _ a .294 hitter whose...represent a record for a National League first baseman _ stands...as Perez (five). Garvey hit .319 in 28 Series...games. More telling, Garvey holds the run-producing records for the National League Championship Series...
- AFTER BRILLIANT CAREER, QUIET END FOR GARVEY
- Newspaper article from: The Boston Globe Dan Shaughnessy, Globe Staff January 17, 1988 700+ words
...Gary Carter and Ray Flynn, Garvey never met a camera or a reporter...could be so nice all the time. Garvey's image suffered in the latter...throwing errors. He played in a National League-record 1,207 consecutive games and was NL MVP in 1974. Garvey had six 200-hit seasons...
- Hall-of-Famer Garvey to headline River Rats' first-ever Hot Stove Dinner.
- Newspaper article from: Sun Journal (New Bern, NC) January 12, 2006 700+ words
...NEW BERN -- Steve Garvey, a 10-time Major...announced on Wednesday. Garvey, the 1974 National League MVP, will be joined...attendance. Steve Garvey's 19 major league...honors include the 1974 National League MVP Award, two All...
- Baseball Legend, Steve Garvey Signs On With SportsID.com To Provide Free Online...
- Press release article from: PR Newswire September 1, 1999 700+ words
...baseball legend, Steve Garvey to its extensive line...Fla. native, Steve Garvey began his Major League...Dodgers. The former National League All-Star and MVP will...s greatest players, Garvey has received several...including the 1974 National League MVP, 10-time All...
- Two sportsmen turn company spokesmen. (Steve Garvey and Kevin Gogan)
- Magazine article from: Daily News Record Ruben, Howard April 8, 1986 700+ words
...increased brandname awareness. Garvey, the first baseman for the...all-American guy," says Garvey, who played 13 seasons for...Angeles Dodgers and was on five National League Championship teams and one...of McGregor Corp., thinks Garvey is tailor-made for her company...
- Former fans deserve better from Garvey.(Sports)
- Newspaper article from: The Washington Times Daly, Dan September 7, 2000 700+ words
...calories or losing fat." Garvey: "And, of course, all this...Drum." But you don't see Garvey laughing. You only see him...guy. Here's a 10-time National League All-Star, a near Hall of...stake. These are the people Garvey and his employers were preying...
- John Garvey Jr., Former NLC Deputy Director, Dies at 81.(Brief...
- Newspaper article from: Nation's Cities Weekly August 13, 2001 700+ words
John J. Garvey Jr., a crusader for local...executive director of the National League of Cities from 1961 to 1970...of Richmond, Calif., Garvey helped to form the Association...groups. During his career, Garvey also served as executive...
- Padres' Garvey may quit after '87
- Newspaper article from: Chicago Sun-Times Elliott Harris July 24, 1986 700+ words
...in runs batted in (43), Garvey missed the All-Star Game...A career .298 hitter, Garvey is batting .236 this season...fan who remembers the 1984 National League playoffs will be glad to tell Garvey what he ought to do. RASMUSSEN...
Source: HighBeam Research, Steve Garvey: consistency was his game: during the 14 full-seasons he...