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Steven Patrick Garvey

Discover the remarkable life of Steve Garvey, born on December 22, 1948, in Tampa Bay, Florida. Influenced by baseball legends like Sandy Koufax and Gil Hodges, Steve's childhood was filled with sports, inspired by his father's love for baseball and his mother's field hockey prowess. A standout athlete, he played quarterback on the Florida All-Star team before attending MSU, where he excelled as a cornerback. With a promising MLB career beginning in 1968, Garvey overcame challenges to become an MVP in 1974. This biography by George Vass captures his ascent from a young batboy to a sports icon.

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Steven Patrick Garvey

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  1. Steven Patrick Garvey by : Cooper Weldon

  2. Born • December 22, 1948 • Tampa Bay, Florida

  3. Heros • Sandy Koufax • Gil Hodges • Carl Furillo • Roy Campanella

  4. Childhood • Dad- baseball • Mom- field hockey • Little league 750. • Quarter back on Florida all star team • Went to MSU

  5. College • MSU • Corner Back

  6. MLB career • $40,000.00 to sign • Minors 1968-1970 • People were mean • MVP 1974 • Pinch hitter

  7. Sites • Sports Star Steve Garvey: the Batboy Who Became a Star by : George Vass

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