Former Padre/Dodger 1B Steve Garvey

I recently had the privilege of asking Dodger great, Steve Garvey (1B) a few questions. I was put in contact with Mr. Garvey by Athlete Promotions.

Athlete Promotions manages the website, corporate appearances, speaking engagements and endorsement deals for 10 time All-Star, Steve Garvey. To see who else Athlete Promotions represents please visit their website: www.AthletePromotions.com.

Peter Schiller: What has been your most satisfying accomplishment since you stopped playing in 1987?

Steve Garvey: Raising three children (Ryan16, Olivia 15 and Sean 10). Also continuing to help others through charity and foundation work.

PS: What first basemen do you most enjoy watching in the game today?

SG: Albert Pujols in the NL and Mark Teixeira in the AL

PS: Who were your favorite & least favorite pitchers to face? Why?

SG: My favorite pitchers were all lefties and least favorite was knuckleballer Phil Niekro

PS: What, outside of baseball activity, gives you the most joy in life?

SG: Without a doubt, my family

I would like to thank Steve Garvey for his time and answers as well as Ryan at Athlete Promotions for making this interview possible.

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November 3, 2009 – Peter Schiller I recently had the privilege of asking Dodger great, Steve Garvey (1B) a few questions. I was put in contact with Mr. Garvey by Athlete Promotions. Athlete Promotions manages the website, corporate appearances, speaking engagements and endorsement deals for 10 time All-Star, Steve Garvey. To see who else Athlete [...]