Steve Garvey announces his retirement
On January 13, 1988, longtime National League star Steve Garvey announces his retirement. Garvey played a total of 19 major league seasons, batting .294 with 272 home runs. Also a slick-fielding first baseman, Garvey helped the San Diego Padres to the 1984 World Series and contributed to National League pennants for the Los Angeles Dodgers…