On This Day: January 13

1988

Steve Garvey retires. He hit just .211 in his last season and was not offered a new contract by the Padres. Even so, Garvey’s MLB accomplishments include 272 HR, a .294 batting average, and 1308 RB. He was the 1974 NL MVP, a ten time All-Star, and won 4Gold Glove awards.