Dodgers Legend Steve Garvey Was a True Ball Player

Legendary Los Angles Dodgers First baseman Steve Garvey deserves a look by the Hall of Fame voters of veterans committee. He became eligible in 1993 to receive votes to Hall of Fame by the Baseball Writers Association of America (BBWAA) though never received the 75 percent needed to be inducted in the Hall.   Garvey missed his final chance in 2007 when Cal Ripken Jr. and Tony Gwynn were both inducted. In 2007 Garvey only received 21 percent of the votes needed.   Garvey became known as the Iron-man of the National League while with the Dodgers. He had Popeye size forearms and his jersey is still worn and sold today in Dodger stadium.     Garvey played his entire career in the National League West for two teams; the Los Angeles Dodgers from 1969 to 1982 and the San Diego Padres 1983-1987. He batted right and threw right. In a 19-year career, Garvey was a .294 hitter with 272 home runs and 1,308 RBI in 2,332 games played.   When p...