Steve Garvey Net Worth

April 2024 · 9 minute read

Steve Garvey net worth is
$5 Million

Steve Garvey Wiki Biography

Steven Patrick Garvey was born on the 22nd December 1948, in Tampa, Florida USA, and is probably best recognized for being a retired professional baseball player, who played in the position of a first baseman in the Major League Baseball (MLB) for the Los Angeles Dodgers (1969–1982), and San Diego Padres (1983-1987), covering his professional playing career. Currently, he is known for being a businessman.

So, have you ever wondered how rich Steve Garvey is? It has been estimated by authoritative sources that the total size of Steve’s net worth is over $5 million, as of mid- 2016. Most of his income is the result of his successful involvement in the sports industry as a professional MLB player. Another source of his wealth is represented by his involvement in the business industry.

Steve Garvey Net Worth $5 Million

Steve Garvey spent his childhood in his hometown, Tampa, where he began training baseball and football, both at the same time. Upon matriculation from Chamberlain High School, he enrolled at Michigan State University, where he continued to play both; however, he soon decided to concentrate on baseball, at which he subsequently distinguished himself, to the extent where his jersey number 10 was retired in 2014.

Steve’s professional baseball career began in the mid-1980s, when he entered the 1968 MLB Draft, in which he was selected in the first round by the Los Angeles Dodgers. In the following season he made his debut, and immediately showed that he was the real deal. Initially, he played in the position of third base, later transferring to first base in 1973 when Wes Parker retired. While there, he became a part of the most enduring infield in baseball history, together with Davey Lopes, a second baseman, Ron Cey, a third baseman, and Bill Russell, a shortstop. In 1974, Steve won the NL MVP award, and thanks to his skills in the 1978 National League Championship Series, where the team defeated the Philadelphia Phillies, he earned the League Championship Series Most Valuable Player Award. He played for the Dodgers until 1982, during which period his net worth increased to a large degree.
As a player with the Dodgers, he had in total 1,727 games over 14 seasons, hit .301 with 211 homers and 992 RBI. Steve also won the All-Star Game MVP Award, Roberto Clemente Award, and four times Gold Glove Awards from 1974 to 1977.

Speaking about his further career, in 1982 he was acquired by the San Diego Padres, signing a contract worth $6.6 million over five years, considerably increasing his net worth. During his first season with the Padres, he reached the National League’s record with 1207 consecutive games played, and in the next season, he won his second National League Championship Series MVP award, as he led the team to a win against the Chicago Cubs. He stayed with the team until his retirement in 1987.

Thanks to his skills, Steve was included in the book “The 100 Greatest Baseball Players Of All Time”, released by Donald Honig and Lawrence Ritter. Beside that, he was also inducted into the Michigan State University Athletics Hall of Fame, as well as in the Irish-American Hall of Fame.

Speaking about his career in the field of business, Steve established Garvey Communications, a company which is involved in television production, contributing further to his net worth.

Regarding his personal life, Steve Garvey was married twice. With his first wife, actress Cyndy Garvey (1971-1983), he has two children. His second wife was Candace Garvey from 1989 to 1997; they are the parents of three children. He has two residences – Los Angeles, and Palm Desert, both in California.


Full NameSteve Garvey
Net Worth$5 Million
Date Of BirthDecember 22, 1948
Place Of BirthTampa, Florida, United States
Height1.78 m
Weight87 kg
ProfessionBaseball player
EducationMichigan State University
NationalityAmerican
SpouseCandace Garvey (m. 1989), Cyndy Garvey (m. 1971–1983)
ChildrenWhitney Garvey, Slade Garvey, Olivia Garvey, Krisha Garvey, Ryan Steven Patrick Garvey, Sean Garvey
Twitterhttps://twitter.com/stevegarvey6
IMDBhttp://www.imdb.com/name/nm0004953/
AwardsNational League Most Valuable Player Award
Music GroupsBuzzcocks
MoviesThe Sandlot 2, Direct Hit, The Gong Show Movie
#Fact
1Appeared in an infomercial, hosted by sports reporter Kirsten Gum, for "Bosley" hair replacement. Also appearing is Rex Hudler. [2005]
2Lives in Aspen, Colorado, while working for the Los Angeles Dodgers as a spokesman. He also has his own firm, under the aegis of which he gives motivational speeches to corporate clients, Garvey Management Group Inc. [April 2006]
3Runs a marketing and consulting company, San Diego, California, USA. [2000]
4In 1986 he published "Garvey," a book about his life and career which he co-authored with Skip Rozin.
5Started in the 1974 All Star Game. Was not on the ballot, but got in through a write in campaign done by Los Angeles Dodger fans.
6As well as being an employee of the Los Angeles Dodgers, the team with which he made his reputation, Gives motivational speeches to corporate clients for up to $10,000 an appearance. His company, Garvey Management Group Inc. -- which is headed by his wife, Candace -- grossed over $900,000 in 1999.
7He is a board member of the Catholic University of America and the University of San Diego, a Catholic institution of higher learning.
8In 1996, Garvey filed a declaration to the courts as part of litigation. In the declaration, he claimed that he suffered a "financial disaster" when the IRS disallowed tax deductions he claimed in connection with an investment in the early 1980s, saddling him with a tax bill of $937,000 in back taxes, penalties and interest.
9Sued major league baseball in the mid-1990s, alleging that his career was terminated due to the result of collusion between the owners. Garvey's court filing claimed that the San Diego Padres promised Garvey a contract extension, but never followed through, and thus he was eligible for compensation. Despite producing a written note from one of the top Padres executives as evidence, Garvey's claim -- which would have netted him up to $3 million -- was dismissed. The baseball players union surprisingly declined to support Garvey.
10A very popular player in his time, Garvey had celebrity endorsement deals from Anheuser-Busch, Chevrolet, Gillette, McDonald's, Pepsi, Transamerica and Wal-Mart. He was also served as a spokesman for the National Multiple Sclerosis Society and the Special Olympics.
11While a player, Garvey had talked about a future career in California politics. His ambitions were derailed by the revelation in the early '90s that he had fathered two children out of wedlock.
12Started as a 3rd baseman for the Dodgers, brfore he was converted to a 1st baseman
13An only child.
14Lindsay (CA) Junior High School was renamed Steve Garvey Junior High School in 1977.
15In 1989, he admitted to fathering a child each by Cheri Moulton and by Rebecka Mendenhall while engaged to both women and also involved with now-wife Candace, inspiring a bumper sticker: "Steve Garvey is not my Padre."
16Named to 10 National League All Star Teams (1974-1981 and 1984-1985).
17First Baseman for Los Angeles Dodgers (1969-1982) and San Diego Padres (1983-1987).
18Hit 100+ RBIs in a season 5 times (111 in 1974, 115 in 1977, 113 in 1978, 110 in 1979 and 106 in 1980).
19Led National League in Hits in 1978 (202) and 1980 (200).
20Member of 1974, 1977 and 1978 National League Champion Los Angeles Dodgers teams. Member of 1981 World Series Champion Los Angeles Dodgers team. Member of 1984 National League Champion San Diego Padres team.
211974 and 1978 MLB All-Star Game MVP.
221974 National League MVP for having .312 Batting Average, .469 Slugging Percentage, 642 At Bats, 200 Hits, 301 Total Bases, 32 Doubles, 111 RBI and 56 Extra-Base Hits. Did not league in any statistical category.
23Won 4 National League Gold Glove Awards as First Baseman (1974-1977).
24Finished 6th in voting for National League MVP in 1976, 1977 and 1980. Finished 2nd in voting for same award in 1978.
251978 National League Championship Series MVP for having .389 Batting Average, 1 Double, 1 Triple, 4 Home Runs and 7 RBI. 1984 National League Championship Series MVP for having .400 Batting Average, 1 Double, 1 Home Run, 7 RBI and 1 Walk
26Drafted by Los Angeles Dodgers in 1st round (13th pick) of 1968 amateur draft (Secondary Phase).
27Appeared in a magazine ad for Jockey underwear in 1976 wearing briefs and a sleeveless undershirt.
28Had more than 100 RBIs in a season five times.
29Led the National League in hits in 1978 & 1980.
30Member of the 1981 World Series Champion Los Angeles Dodgers.
31Played football at Michigan State University.
32Most Valuable Player in All-Star Game, 1974 & 1978.
33Most Valuable Player in National League Championship Series, 1978 & 1984.
34Signed by the Los Angeles Dodgers organization following June free agent draft, 1968. Most Valuable Player in National League, 1974.

Actor

TitleYearStatusCharacter
The Sandlot 22005VideoLittle League Coach
The Darwin Conspiracy1999TV Movie
Ice Cream Man1995Mr. Spodak
Bloodfist VI: Ground Zero1995VideoMajor Tillman
Direct Hit1994VideoReporter
Baywatch1993TV SeriesDr. Corey
1981 World Series1981TV Mini-SeriesHismelf - Los Angeles Dodgers First Baseman
The Gong Show Movie1980Steve Garvey - Baseball Player
1977 World Series1977TV Mini-SeriesHismelf - Los Angeles Dodgers First Baseman

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TitleYearStatusCharacter
Knuckleball!2012Documentary special thanks

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TitleYearStatusCharacter
Celebrity Sports Roast & Toast2016TV MovieHimself
Welcome to Dodgertown2015Documentary
Good Day L.A.2013TV SeriesHimself
The Players Club2012TV MovieHimself
BarFly2011TV SeriesHimself
Prime 92010-2011TV SeriesHimself
Jimmy Kimmel Live!2004-2009TV SeriesHimself
2006 LA Area Emmy Awards2006TV SpecialHimself
Master of Champions2006TV SeriesHimself - Judge
ESPN 25: Who's #1?2004-2006TV Series documentaryHimself
Dodger Blue: The Championship Years2005VideoLA Dodgers
ESPN SportsCentury2000-2004TV Series documentaryHimself
100 Years of the World Series2003Video documentaryHimself
Pete Rose on Trial2003TV Movie documentaryWitness for the prosecution
E! True Hollywood Story2003TV Series documentaryHimself
George Lopez2002TV SeriesHimself
Action1999TV SeriesHimself
Just Shoot Me!1999TV SeriesHimself
The Bold and the Beautiful1998TV SeriesHimself
Arli$$1996TV SeriesHimself
Charlie Grace1996TV SeriesHimself
The Scout1994Himself
One West Waikiki1994TV SeriesHimself
1993 College World Series1993TV SeriesHimself - Analyst
Drexell's Class1992TV SeriesHimself
One on One with John Tesh1991TV SeriesHimself
P.S.I. Luv U1991TV SeriesHimself
Donahue1989TV SeriesHimself
The New Hollywood Squares1988TV SeriesHimself - Panelist / Guest Appearance
Hour Magazine1986-1988TV SeriesHimself
Greatest Sports Legends1984-1986TV SeriesHimself - Host / Himself
1985 MLB All-Star Game1985TV SpecialHimself - NL First Baseman
1984 World Series1984TV Mini-SeriesHimself - San Diego Padres First Baseman
1984 National League Championship Series1984TV Mini-SeriesHimself - San Diego Padres First Baseman
1984 MLB All-Star Game1984TV SpecialHimself - NL First Baseman
Masquerade1983TV SeriesHimself
I Take These Men1983TV MovieHimself
Dance Fever1982TV SeriesHimself
Tomorrow Coast to Coast1981TV SeriesHimself
1981 World Series1981TV Mini-SeriesHimself - Los Angeles Dodgers First Baseman
1981 National League Championship Series1981TV SeriesHimself - Los Angeles Dodgers First Baseman
1981 MLB All-Star Game1981TV SpecialHimself - NL First Baseman
Steve Garvey Celebrity Sports Classic for Multiple Sclerosis1981TV MovieHimself
1980 MLB All-Star Game1980TV SpecialHimself - NL First Baseman
The Mike Douglas Show1976-1980TV SeriesHimself - Pro Baseball Player / Himself - Baseball Player
1979 MLB All-Star Game1979TV SpecialHimself - NL First Baseman
Walt Disney's Wonderful World of Color1978TV SeriesHimself
1978 National League Championship Series1978TV Mini-SeriesHimself - Los Angeles Dodgers First Baseman
1978 MLB All-Star Game1978TV SpecialHimself - NL First Baseman
America 2-Night1978TV SeriesHimself
The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson1978TV SeriesHimself
Fantasy Island1978TV SeriesHimself
The Merv Griffin Show1978TV SeriesHimself
Celebrity Challenge of the Sexes 21977TV MovieHimself
1977 World Series1977TV Mini-SeriesHimself - Los Angeles Dodgers First Baseman
1977 National League Championship Series1977TV SeriesHimself - Los Angeles Dodgers First Baseman
1977 MLB All-Star Game1977TV SpecialHimself - NL First Baseman
1976 MLB All-Star Game1976TV SpecialHimself - NL First Baseman
Hey Coach1975TV MovieHimself
1975 MLB All-Star Game1975TV SpecialHimself - NL First Baseman
1974 World Series1974TV Mini-SeriesHimself - Los Angeles Dodgers First Baseman
1974 National League Championship Series1974TV SeriesHimself - Los Angeles Dodgers First Baseman / Himself - Los Angeles Dodgers First baseman
1974 MLB All-Star Game1974TV SpecialHimself - NL First Baseman

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