Steve Garvey - Baseball

Garvey is one of baseball's most popular and durable players during one of baseball's greatest eras. A 10-time All Star and 1974 National League MVP. Starring for the Los Angeles Dodgers and San Diego Padres in his illustrious career, Garvey was nicknamed the "Iron Man" for setting the National League consecutive games record with 1,207 straight.

Simply put, Garvey was a complete player - equally adept with the bat and glove - hitting for average and power to go along with his nearly flawless defense. Overall, Garvey garnered four Gold Glove Awards for defensive excellence; had 200 or more hits in six seasons; batted an unbelievable .393 in ten All-Star Games on his way to twice winning the prestigious All Star Game MVP Award (1974, 1978); was named NL Playoff MVP and of course, the aforementioned 1974 MVP Award, his crowning achievement. Garvey posted remarkable career numbers with a .294 batting average and a .996 fielding percentage at first base, a Major League Baseball record.

Giving back to the community has always been an important Garvey trademark. He succeeded Frank Sinatra as the National Campaign Chairman of the Multiple Sclerosis Society and serves on the Board of Directors for the UCLA Division of Neurosurgery and also for 'B.A.T', (Baseball Assistance Team) which provides services and financial aide for former MLB players and their families.