Steve Garvey
Steve Garvey
Steven Patrick Garveyis an American former professional baseball player and current Southern California businessman. He played in Major League Baseball as a first baseman, most notably for the Los Angeles Dodgers. Nicknamed "Mr. Clean" because of the wholesome image he portrayed throughout his career in baseball, Garvey was the 1974 National League Most Valuable Player Award winner, a two-time National League Championship Series MVP, a 10-time All-Star, and a two-time MVP of the All-Star Game. He holds the National League...
NationalityAmerican
ProfessionAthlete
Date of Birth22 December 1948
CountryUnited States of America
I always thought of my career as a body of work and not just about numbers.
With my Roman Catholic upbringing, I have a set of principles that serve me well in good times and bad.
You must be passionate, you must dedicate yourself, and you must be relentless in the pursuit of your goals. If you do, you will be successful.
You have to set goals that are almost out of reach. If you set a goal that is attainable without much work or thought, you are stuck with something below your true talent and potential.
I used to look like an American flag. The Padre uniform makes me look like a taco. Actually, the transition has been great. Ive made 25 new friends, and I never thought I wanted to be anything other than a Dodger, but this is fun.
The difference between the old ballplayer and the new ballplayer is the jersey. The old ballplayer cared about the name on the front. The new ballplayer cares about the name on the back.
We all obviously need others to look up to, and be inspirational to us. Ford did a great job as far as putting the presidency back where it belonged, getting the trust back after Nixon. And President Reagan has been one of the most influential presidents.
I'm sure everyone knows that my heart is and always will be with the players, the fans and the entire Dodger family. I've cared about the Dodgers for nearly my entire life, and nothing can change my allegiance to this franchise.
I had a prostatectomy in the fall and fortunately it was encapsulated and I didn't have to go through chemotherapy.
I really think there is a certain destiny in my life to lead people.