Los Angeles Dodgers first baseman Steve Garvey is selected National League MVP

Steve Garvey becomes 5th player to play 1000 consecutive games

Player Streaks

On June 7, 1982, Steve Garvey of the Los Angeles Dodgers becomes the fifth player in history to appear in his 1,000th consecutive game. The durable first baseman goes hitless in the Dodgers’ 4-2 loss to the Atlanta Braves.

Garvey joins Lou Gehrig, Everett Scott, Billy Williams, and Joe Sewell, Dodger infielder The first baseman, establishing a National League record, will appear in 1,207 consecutive games, before the streak ends next season when he breaks his thumb in a collision at home plate, playing for the Padres.