Keynote Speaker: Steve Garvey, Former Major League Baseball First Baseman and Businessman.
Steven Patrick Garvey (born December 22, 1948), nicknamed “Mr. Clean” because of the squeaky clean image he held throughout his career in baseball, is an American former Major League Baseball first baseman and current Southern California businessman. Garvey was the 1974 NL MVP, ten-time All-Star, and holds the National League record for consecutive games played (1,207).
A name synonymous with excellence and success. One of baseball's most popular and durable players during one of baseball's greatest era's, Steve Garvey is known to even the most casual of baseball fans everywhere. A 10-time All Star and 1974 National League MVP, Garvey is destined for enshrinement at Cooperstown.
Starring for the Los Angeles Dodgers and San Diego Padres in his illustrious career, Steve Garvey was nicknamed the "Iron Man" for setting the National League consecutive games record with 1,207 straight. Simply put, Steve 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.
Since 1988 he has been running Garvey Communications mainly involved in television production including infomercials. He is also the host of Baseball's Greatest Games. In addition he is hired out to do motivational speaking, mainly for corporations. Currently, Garvey works as a greeter for VIP season ticket holders and as a consultant for the Los Angeles Dodgers. He currently resides in Los Angeles and Palm Desert, California and a well respected business speaker.
