Steve Garvey, Davey Lopes, Bill Russell and Ron Cey are famous for manning the Dodgers’ four infield positions from June 1973 until the end of the 1981 season. No infield stayed together longer in major-league history.
Besides their longevity, The Infield is remarkable for the relatively late period in baseball history during which they achieved their feat. Their careers did not play out in black and white. Free agency existed for most of their eight-year run. Most people who grew up watching them are still alive.
The persistence of The Infield, and other famous duos and trios of teammates, create a false construct.