Do you look at Tampa native Steve Garvey and see a Hall of Famer

Tampa native Steve Garvey is again up for consideration for the Baseball Hall of Fame. Here's a look back at his career and his Tampa roots.

Published Dec. 4, 2019|Updated Dec. 4, 2019

Joe Garvey (right) with Steve Garvey 1970's. Photo Provided By Garvey Family — Joe Garvey (right) with Steve Garvey 1970's. Photo Provided By Garvey Family Tampa Tribune

Along with winning the NL MVP Award in 1974, Steve Garvey was also the All Star Game MVP that season. Commissioner Bowie Kuhn presents the trophy after the game at Pittsburgh's Three Rivers stadium. (Times archives) — Along with winning the NL MVP Award in 1974, Steve Garvey was also the All Star Game MVP that season. Commissioner Bowie Kuhn presents the trophy after the game at Pittsburgh's Three Rivers stadium. (Times archives) Times files

Joe Garvey (father) holding Steve Garvey infront of thier Tampa home 1950. Photo Provided By Garvey Family — Joe Garvey (father) holding Steve Garvey infront of thier Tampa home 1950. Photo Provided By Garvey Family Tampa Tribune

ALLCENTURY20 Steve Garvey was quarterback at Chamberlain High School in 1965. He helped lead the San Diego Padres to their first pennant in 1984. Tribune file photo by August Staebler/Staff. LABSCAN - JWP ( Tampa Bay's All-Century Team ) — ALLCENTURY20 Steve Garvey was quarterback at Chamberlain High School in 1965. He helped lead the San Diego Padres to their first pennant in 1984. Tribune file photo by August Staebler/Staff. LABSCAN - JWP ( Tampa Bay's All-Century Team ) AUGUST STAEBLER | Tampa Bay Times

1982: First baseman Steve Garvey of the Los Angeles Dodgers raises his arm to the crowd. Mandatory Credit: Allsport /Allsport — 1982: First baseman Steve Garvey of the Los Angeles Dodgers raises his arm to the crowd. Mandatory Credit: Allsport /Allsport GETTY IMAGES | Getty Images

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Baseball Legacy Steve Garvey Labprep — Baseball Legacy Steve Garvey Labprep Tampa Tribune

FILE--San Diego Padres Steve Garvey, center, is carried triumphantly carried off the field by his teammates after hitting a tie-breaking home run in the ninth inning to beat the Chicago Cubs, 7-5, in Game 4 of the National League Playoffs in this Oct. 6, 1984 photo in San Diego. The Padres eventually won the series after trailing by two games, but lost to the Detroit Tigers in five games in the World Series. (AP Photo/FILE) — FILE--San Diego Padres Steve Garvey, center, is carried triumphantly carried off the field by his teammates after hitting a tie-breaking home run in the ninth inning to beat the Chicago Cubs, 7-5, in Game 4 of the National League Playoffs in this Oct. 6, 1984 photo in San Diego. The Padres eventually won the series after trailing by two games, but lost to the Detroit Tigers in five games in the World Series. (AP Photo/FILE) FILE | AP

OCT 8 1978

The Kiss Of Victory--Los Angeles Dodger Steve Garvey kisses Dodger manager Tommy Lasorda in the locker room of Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles Saturday after the Dodgers beat the Philadelphia Phillies 4-3 to win the National League pennant. 1978

Garvey Steve Baseball — OCT 8 1978 The Kiss Of Victory--Los Angeles Dodger Steve Garvey kisses Dodger manager Tommy Lasorda in the locker room of Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles Saturday after the Dodgers beat the Philadelphia Phillies 4-3 to win the National League pennant. 1978 Garvey Steve Baseball

Keys Padres' Win--San Diego Padres' Steve Garvey slugs a single Thursday during the sixth inning at Chicago Thursday, bringing home two runs that put the Padres ahead of the Cubs. San Diego won, 3-1. 1985.

Garvey Steve Baseball — Keys Padres' Win--San Diego Padres' Steve Garvey slugs a single Thursday during the sixth inning at Chicago Thursday, bringing home two runs that put the Padres ahead of the Cubs. San Diego won, 3-1. 1985. Garvey Steve Baseball

Dodger manager Tom Lasorda huge Steve Garvey in dressing room fallowing Los Angeles' victory over Phillies, Wednesday, Oct. 5, 1978 in National League playoff drove in four runs to help Dodgers win 9-5. (AP Photo) — Dodger manager Tom Lasorda huge Steve Garvey in dressing room fallowing Los Angeles' victory over Phillies, Wednesday, Oct. 5, 1978 in National League playoff drove in four runs to help Dodgers win 9-5. (AP Photo) ANONYMOUS | ASSOCIATED PRESS

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Steve Garvey, a former Major League player and motivational speaker, leads Republicans in an outfield prayer before the 2017 Congressional Baseball Game, at Nationals Park in Washington, June 15, 2017. As many as 20,000 had tickets to the annual charity event, which comes a day after Rep. Steve Scalise was shot as he and other congressional Republicans practiced for it. (Al Drago/The New York Times) XNYT119 — Steve Garvey, a former Major League player and motivational speaker, leads Republicans in an outfield prayer before the 2017 Congressional Baseball Game, at Nationals Park in Washington, June 15, 2017. As many as 20,000 had tickets to the annual charity event, which comes a day after Rep. Steve Scalise was shot as he and other congressional Republicans practiced for it. (Al Drago/The New York Times) XNYT119 AL DRAGO | NYT

FILE - In this Sept. 25, 1978 file photo, Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher Bob Welch, right, wets down first baseman Steve Garvey with champagne in Los Angeles after the Dodgers clinched the National League Western Division title by beating the San Diego Padres. Welch, a former All-Star pitcher with the Los Angeles Dodgers and the Oakland Athletics, has died. The two-time All-Star and Cy Young award winner was found dead at his home in Seal Beach, Calif. He was 57. (AP Photo/Doug Pizac, File ) ORG XMIT: LA109 — FILE - In this Sept. 25, 1978 file photo, Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher Bob Welch, right, wets down first baseman Steve Garvey with champagne in Los Angeles after the Dodgers clinched the National League Western Division title by beating the San Diego Padres. Welch, a former All-Star pitcher with the Los Angeles Dodgers and the Oakland Athletics, has died. The two-time All-Star and Cy Young award winner was found dead at his home in Seal Beach, Calif. He was 57. (AP Photo/Doug Pizac, File ) ORG XMIT: LA109 DOUG PIZAC | AP

Steve Garvey in 1950 Photo Provided By Garvey Family — Steve Garvey in 1950 Photo Provided By Garvey Family Tampa Tribune

Steve Garvey's first Little League team the "Cardinals" 1956. Steve is in the front row right. Photo Provided By Garvey Family — Steve Garvey's first Little League team the "Cardinals" 1956. Steve is in the front row right. Photo Provided By Garvey Family Tampa Tribune

STEVE GARVEY, Chamberlain High School Baseball
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Photo By August Staebler — STEVE GARVEY, Chamberlain High School Baseball ( Archive File Photo - Tribune ) Photo By August Staebler

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It was Old Timers Day recently at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles. Who was on hand, Casey Stengel (right), of course? And Steve Garvey, the former Tampa Chamberlain High School quarterback and one of the younger member of the Dodgers, had the chance to interview Stengel, former manager of the New York Yankees and New York Mets,now retired and living in the Los Angeles area.

Stengel Casey, Baseball, 6/23/1974 — It was Old Timers Day recently at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles. Who was on hand, Casey Stengel (right), of course? And Steve Garvey, the former Tampa Chamberlain High School quarterback and one of the younger member of the Dodgers, had the chance to interview Stengel, former manager of the New York Yankees and New York Mets,now retired and living in the Los Angeles area. Stengel Casey, Baseball, 6/23/1974 UPI

DEC 22 1982

Newest Padre--Steve Garvey holds up his new uniform Tuesday after signing a five year contract to play for the San Diego Padres. The former Dodger reportedly received $6.6 million with incentive clauses that could bring him nearly $2 million annually. 1982

Garvey Steve Baseball — DEC 22 1982 Newest Padre--Steve Garvey holds up his new uniform Tuesday after signing a five year contract to play for the San Diego Padres. The former Dodger reportedly received $6.6 million with incentive clauses that could bring him nearly $2 million annually. 1982 Garvey Steve Baseball

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