Birth Name: Steven Patrick Garvey
Place of Birth: Tampa, HIllsborough, Florida, U.S.
Date of Birth: December 22, 1948
Ethnicity:
*25% Irish
*25% Polish
*50% German
Steve Garvey is an American professional baseball player. He was a first baseman, who spent his career in Major League Baseball (MLB) with the Los Angeles Dodgers and the San Diego Padres.
Steve is the son of Mildred and Joseph Garvey, Jr.
Steve’s paternal grandfather was named Joseph Garvey.
Steve’s paternal grandmother was Mary Nalevaika (the daughter of John Nalevaika and Winifred Bozenski). Mary’s parents were Polish, and emigrated to New York.
Steve’s maternal grandfather was Joseph J. Winkler (the son of Jakob Winkler and Lilian Geuler). Jacob was born in Germany. Lilian was of German ancestry.
Steve’s maternal grandmother was Phillipina Heinz (the daughter of Walter Henry Heinz and Emelie Wendel). Walter was born in Pennsylvania, the son of William F. Heinz and Elizabeth Hafner, who were German immigrants. Emelie was born in New York, the daughter of Michael Wendel and Philippine Konrath, who were also of German origin.
Source: Obituaries of Steve’s parents – https://www.findagrave.com
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