Steve Garvey

Steve Garvey

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Steve Garvey Wiki Biography

  • Steven Patrick Garvey was born on December 22, 1948, in Tampa, Florida, and is best known for being a retired Major League Baseball (MLB) first baseman who spent his professional baseball career with the Los Angeles Dodgers (1969–1982) and San Diego Padres (1983–1987). 
  • He is already well-known as a businessman. 
  • As of mid-2016, authoritative sources estimated Steve’s net worth to be over $5 million. 
  • The majority of his earnings come from his active career as a professional MLB baseball player. 
  • His presence in the company sector is another source of wealth for him. 
  • Steve Garvey grew up in Tampa, Florida, where he started practicing for both baseball and football at the same time. 
  • He enrolled at Michigan State University after graduating from Chamberlain High School, where he continued to play both sports; however, he soon chose to focus on baseball, which he excelled at to the point where his jersey number 10 was retired in 2014. 
  • Steve received the NL MVP award in 1974, and the League Championship Series Most Valuable Player Award in 1978, as the team beat the Philadelphia Phillies in the National League Championship Series. 
  • He was a member of the Dodgers until 1982, during which time his net worth skyrocketed. 
  • He played in 1,727 games for the Dodgers over 14 seasons, hitting.301 with 211 home runs and 992 RBI. 
  • From 1974 to 1977, Steve received the All-Star Game MVP Award, the Roberto Clemente Award, and four Gold Glove Awards. 
  • In terms of his subsequent career, he was acquired by the San Diego Padres in 1982, signing a five-year deal worth $6.6 million, greatly raising his net worth. 
  • Steve was included in Donald Honig and Lawrence Ritter’s book “The 100 Greatest Baseball Players Of All Time” because of his abilities. 
  • He was later inducted into the Michigan State University Athletics Hall of Fame and the Irish-American Hall of Fame, among other awards. 
  • In terms of his business career, Steve formed Garvey Communications, a television production company that has contributed to his net worth. 
  • Steve Garvey was married twice in his personal life. 
  • He has two children with his first wife, actress Cyndy Garvey (1971-1983). 
  • Candace Garvey was his second wife from 1989 to 1997, and they have three children together. 
  • He has two homes in California: one in Los Angeles and the other in Palm Desert. 
  • Wikipedia IMDB the sum of $5 million 1.78 m (1948-12-22) American baseball player and actor Russell, Bill Candace Garvey is a model and actress (m. 

Steve Garvey Quick Info

Full Name Steve Garvey
Net Worth $5 Million
Date Of Birth December 22, 1948
Place Of Birth Tampa, Florida, United States
Height 1.78 m
Weight 87 kg
Profession Baseball player
Education Michigan State University
Nationality American
Spouse Candace Garvey (m. 1989), Cyndy Garvey (m. 1971–1983)
Children Whitney Garvey, Slade Garvey, Olivia Garvey, Krisha Garvey, Ryan Steven Patrick Garvey, Sean Garvey
Twitter https://twitter.com/stevegarvey6
IMDB http://www.imdb.com/name/nm0004953/
Awards National League Most Valuable Player Award
Music Groups Buzzcocks
Movies The Sandlot 2, Direct Hit, The Gong Show Movie

Steve Garvey Important Facts

  • Appeared in an infomercial, hosted by sports reporter Kirsten Gum, for “Bosley” hair replacement. Also appearing is Rex Hudler. [2005]
  • Lives in Aspen, Colorado, while working for the Los Angeles Dodgers as a spokesman. He also has his own firm, under the aegis of which he gives motivational speeches to corporate clients, Garvey Management Group Inc. [April 2006]
  • Runs a marketing and consulting company, San Diego, California, USA. [2000]
  • In 1986 he published “Garvey,” a book about his life and career which he co-authored with Skip Rozin.
  • Started in the 1974 All Star Game. Was not on the ballot, but got in through a write in campaign done by Los Angeles Dodger fans.
  • As well as being an employee of the Los Angeles Dodgers, the team with which he made his reputation, Gives motivational speeches to corporate clients for up to $10,000 an appearance. His company, Garvey Management Group Inc. — which is headed by his wife, Candace — grossed over $900,000 in 1999.
  • He is a board member of the Catholic University of America and the University of San Diego, a Catholic institution of higher learning.
  • In 1996, Garvey filed a declaration to the courts as part of litigation. In the declaration, he claimed that he suffered a “financial disaster” when the IRS disallowed tax deductions he claimed in connection with an investment in the early 1980s, saddling him with a tax bill of $937,000 in back taxes, penalties and interest.
  • Sued major league baseball in the mid-1990s, alleging that his career was terminated due to the result of collusion between the owners. Garvey’s court filing claimed that the San Diego Padres promised Garvey a contract extension, but never followed through, and thus he was eligible for compensation. Despite producing a written note from one of the top Padres executives as evidence, Garvey’s claim — which would have netted him up to $3 million — was dismissed. The baseball players union surprisingly declined to support Garvey.
  • A very popular player in his time, Garvey had celebrity endorsement deals from Anheuser-Busch, Chevrolet, Gillette, McDonald’s, Pepsi, Transamerica and Wal-Mart. He was also served as a spokesman for the National Multiple Sclerosis Society and the Special Olympics.
  • While a player, Garvey had talked about a future career in California politics. His ambitions were derailed by the revelation in the early ’90s that he had fathered two children out of wedlock.
  • Started as a 3rd baseman for the Dodgers, brfore he was converted to a 1st baseman
  • An only child.
  • Lindsay (CA) Junior High School was renamed Steve Garvey Junior High School in 1977.
  • In 1989, he admitted to fathering a child each by Cheri Moulton and by Rebecka Mendenhall while engaged to both women and also involved with now-wife Candace, inspiring a bumper sticker: “Steve Garvey is not my Padre.”
  • Named to 10 National League All Star Teams (1974-1981 and 1984-1985).
  • First Baseman for Los Angeles Dodgers (1969-1982) and San Diego Padres (1983-1987).
  • Hit 100+ RBIs in a season 5 times (111 in 1974, 115 in 1977, 113 in 1978, 110 in 1979 and 106 in 1980).
  • Led National League in Hits in 1978 (202) and 1980 (200).
  • Member of 1974, 1977 and 1978 National League Champion Los Angeles Dodgers teams. Member of 1981 World Series Champion Los Angeles Dodgers team. Member of 1984 National League Champion San Diego Padres team.
  • 1974 and 1978 MLB All-Star Game MVP.
  • 1974 National League MVP for having .312 Batting Average, .469 Slugging Percentage, 642 At Bats, 200 Hits, 301 Total Bases, 32 Doubles, 111 RBI and 56 Extra-Base Hits. Did not league in any statistical category.
  • Won 4 National League Gold Glove Awards as First Baseman (1974-1977).
  • Finished 6th in voting for National League MVP in 1976, 1977 and 1980. Finished 2nd in voting for same award in 1978.
  • 1978 National League Championship Series MVP for having .389 Batting Average, 1 Double, 1 Triple, 4 Home Runs and 7 RBI. 1984 National League Championship Series MVP for having .400 Batting Average, 1 Double, 1 Home Run, 7 RBI and 1 Walk
  • Drafted by Los Angeles Dodgers in 1st round (13th pick) of 1968 amateur draft (Secondary Phase).
  • Appeared in a magazine ad for Jockey underwear in 1976 wearing briefs and a sleeveless undershirt.
  • Had more than 100 RBIs in a season five times.
  • Led the National League in hits in 1978 & 1980.
  • Member of the 1981 World Series Champion Los Angeles Dodgers.
  • Played football at Michigan State University.
  • Most Valuable Player in All-Star Game, 1974 & 1978.
  • Most Valuable Player in National League Championship Series, 1978 & 1984.
  • Signed by the Los Angeles Dodgers organization following June free agent draft, 1968. Most Valuable Player in National League, 1974.

Steve Garvey Filmography

Title Year Status Character Role
The Sandlot 2 2005 Video Little League Coach Actor
The Darwin Conspiracy 1999 TV Movie Actor
Ice Cream Man 1995 Mr. Spodak Actor
Bloodfist VI: Ground Zero 1995 Video Major Tillman Actor
Direct Hit 1994 Video Reporter Actor
Baywatch 1993 TV Series Dr. Corey Actor
1981 World Series 1981 TV Mini-Series Hismelf – Los Angeles Dodgers First Baseman Actor
The Gong Show Movie 1980 Steve Garvey – Baseball Player Actor
1977 World Series 1977 TV Mini-Series Hismelf – Los Angeles Dodgers First Baseman Actor
Knuckleball! 2012 Documentary special thanks Thanks
Celebrity Sports Roast & Toast 2016 TV Movie Himself Self
Welcome to Dodgertown 2015 Documentary Self
Good Day L.A. 2013 TV Series Himself Self
The Players Club 2012 TV Movie Himself Self
BarFly 2011 TV Series Himself Self
Prime 9 2010-2011 TV Series Himself Self
Jimmy Kimmel Live! 2004-2009 TV Series Himself Self
2006 LA Area Emmy Awards 2006 TV Special Himself Self
Master of Champions 2006 TV Series Himself – Judge Self
ESPN 25: Who’s #1? 2004-2006 TV Series documentary Himself Self
Dodger Blue: The Championship Years 2005 Video LA Dodgers Self
ESPN SportsCentury 2000-2004 TV Series documentary Himself Self
100 Years of the World Series 2003 Video documentary Himself Self
Pete Rose on Trial 2003 TV Movie documentary Witness for the prosecution Self
E! True Hollywood Story 2003 TV Series documentary Himself Self
George Lopez 2002 TV Series Himself Self
Action 1999 TV Series Himself Self
Just Shoot Me! 1999 TV Series Himself Self
The Bold and the Beautiful 1998 TV Series Himself Self
Arli$$ 1996 TV Series Himself Self
Charlie Grace 1996 TV Series Himself Self
The Scout 1994 Himself Self
One West Waikiki 1994 TV Series Himself Self
1993 College World Series 1993 TV Series Himself – Analyst Self
Drexell’s Class 1992 TV Series Himself Self
One on One with John Tesh 1991 TV Series Himself Self
P.S.I. Luv U 1991 TV Series Himself Self
Donahue 1989 TV Series Himself Self
The New Hollywood Squares 1988 TV Series Himself – Panelist / Guest Appearance Self
Hour Magazine 1986-1988 TV Series Himself Self
Greatest Sports Legends 1984-1986 TV Series Himself – Host / Himself Self
1985 MLB All-Star Game 1985 TV Special Himself – NL First Baseman Self
1984 World Series 1984 TV Mini-Series Himself – San Diego Padres First Baseman Self
1984 National League Championship Series 1984 TV Mini-Series Himself – San Diego Padres First Baseman Self
1984 MLB All-Star Game 1984 TV Special Himself – NL First Baseman Self
Masquerade 1983 TV Series Himself Self
I Take These Men 1983 TV Movie Himself Self
Dance Fever 1982 TV Series Himself Self
Tomorrow Coast to Coast 1981 TV Series Himself Self
1981 World Series 1981 TV Mini-Series Himself – Los Angeles Dodgers First Baseman Self
1981 National League Championship Series 1981 TV Series Himself – Los Angeles Dodgers First Baseman Self
1981 MLB All-Star Game 1981 TV Special Himself – NL First Baseman Self
Steve Garvey Celebrity Sports Classic for Multiple Sclerosis 1981 TV Movie Himself Self
1980 MLB All-Star Game 1980 TV Special Himself – NL First Baseman Self
The Mike Douglas Show 1976-1980 TV Series Himself – Pro Baseball Player / Himself – Baseball Player Self
1979 MLB All-Star Game 1979 TV Special Himself – NL First Baseman Self
Walt Disney’s Wonderful World of Color 1978 TV Series Himself Self
1978 National League Championship Series 1978 TV Mini-Series Himself – Los Angeles Dodgers First Baseman Self
1978 MLB All-Star Game 1978 TV Special Himself – NL First Baseman Self
America 2-Night 1978 TV Series Himself Self
The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson 1978 TV Series Himself Self
Fantasy Island 1978 TV Series Himself Self
The Merv Griffin Show 1978 TV Series Himself Self
Celebrity Challenge of the Sexes 2 1977 TV Movie Himself Self
1977 World Series 1977 TV Mini-Series Himself – Los Angeles Dodgers First Baseman Self
1977 National League Championship Series 1977 TV Series Himself – Los Angeles Dodgers First Baseman Self
1977 MLB All-Star Game 1977 TV Special Himself – NL First Baseman Self
1976 MLB All-Star Game 1976 TV Special Himself – NL First Baseman Self
Hey Coach 1975 TV Movie Himself Self
1975 MLB All-Star Game 1975 TV Special Himself – NL First Baseman Self
1974 World Series 1974 TV Mini-Series Himself – Los Angeles Dodgers First Baseman Self
1974 National League Championship Series 1974 TV Series Himself – Los Angeles Dodgers First Baseman / Himself – Los Angeles Dodgers First baseman Self
1974 MLB All-Star Game 1974 TV Special Himself – NL First Baseman Self
The Bronx Is Burning 2007 TV Mini-Series Himself Archive Footage
Biography 1998 TV Series documentary Himself Archive Footage
The 50 Greatest Home Runs in Baseball History 1992 Video documentary Himself Archive Footage