Many call it the greatest draft in the history of pro sports
August 20th, 2015 Leave a comment
In 1968, the Dodgers drafted nine players who would go on to play a total of 148 seasons in the Major Leagues, appear in 23 All Star games, total over 11,000 hits, and club more than 1,100 home runs. The two pitchers from the draft tallied 305 big league wins. Add in six Gold Glove Awards, a batting championship, an All Star MVP award, a regular-season MVP award, a World Series MVP award, and the N.L. record holder for consecutive games played, and it’s easy to see why many believe it’s the greatest draft by any team in the history of professional sports. “The draft of 1968 was historical,” said Ron Cey, one of the players drafted that year. “97% of the cream of the crop each year is supposed to fail. That draft might be the best draft in history with a bunch of guys who played 15 years or so, Bobby Valentine, Billy Buckner, Davey Lopes, Tom Paciorek, Doyle Alexander, Steve Garvey, Joe Ferguson, myself. That’s a lot of guys right there.” Cey failed to include 111-game winner, Geoff Zahn, a Dodger teammate for three seasons. The selection of those players laid the foundation for continued excellence in Los […]
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Absolutely! He belongs in the HOF!
Most definitely! He’s always been a great 1st baseman my favorite
Absolutly. Great first baseman. From the stands watched him hit the full cycle against the Cards. He was a all around solid player. Listened to Ted Williams comment on Garvey’s warm up swing. Looks like he’s golfing. Then Steve hit a 3 run homer. Dodgers win.
No.
Yes Garvey should be in the hall. How many guys are in that don’t have the numbers he has. By the way how is Tommy John not in the hall. In recent years look at the pitchers that have been inducted and the don’t hold a candle to TJ. Garvey is a YES
He does belong in the HOF. He was a outstanding ball player never missed a game played in over 1200 straight games . A great clutch hitter both in the play- offs and WS and had outstanding stats in both Los Angeles and San Diego!
Should have been in years ago.
A damn shame Garvey is not in The Hall already. The man had a long, productive career, and was involved in multiple World Series. One of the best defensive 1st basemen ever, and great clutch hitter. Vote him in!
Let’s make it happen , he certainly has the numbers and played on a few World Champ teams!, Thanks
In my most humble opinion, I think Steve Garvey deserves to be in Cooperstown. He had (6) 200 hit seasons. (10)Time All Star(4) Time Gold Glove Award Winner. NL MVP 1974, NLCS MVP 1978 and 1984, 1981 Roberto Clemente Award Winner. He holds the NL record for consecutive games played(1,207) NL All Star MVP 1974 and 1978. (6) Time Silver Slugger Award Winner. Steve Garvey was”Pretty Good”
He belongs in Cooperstown for sure
We shouldn’t even be debating this issue. It’s a shame, he should’ve been in years ago.
100 percent
How can the baseball hall of fame consider itself relevant without Steve Garvey being inducted into It?
I mean he dominated his position for 15 yrs and was 162 game Iron Man with consecutive game streak every seems to forget about. Best player on the Dodgers 1970s Championship teams – played in multiple World Series , multiple gold gloves . Great ambassador for the game . Am I missing something ? Hall of fame is a joke until Garvey is inducted. Get this man the recognition he deserves !!
Steve Garvey not being in the HOF and his WAR score are literally the reason I no longer have any regard for the HOF or WAR. What an embarrassment he isn’t honored there. I hope it’s not for political reasons but there is no other discernable reason. Even by the strictest standards, the man is a Hall of Famer.