Carl Garrigus
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Miami, Florida, U.S.
Miami, Florida, U.S.
| Profile | |
|---|---|
| Position | Quarterback |
| Personal information | |
| Born | September 2, 1931 Miami, Florida, U.S. |
| Died | November 17, 1975 (aged 44) Miami, Florida, U.S. |
| Listed height | 5 ft 10 in (1.78 m) |
| Listed weight | 192 lb (87 kg) |
| Career information | |
| College | Miami (1951–1954) |
| Career history | |
| 1955 | Hamilton Tiger-Cats |
Carl E. Garrigus (September 2, 1931 – November 17, 1975) was an American professional football quarterback who played one season with the Hamilton Tiger-Cats of the Canadian Football League (CFL).[1] He played college football and baseball at the University of Miami.
Carl E. Garrigus was born on September 2, 1931, in Miami, Florida.[2] He attended Fort Lauderdale High School in Fort Lauderdale, Florida.[3]
College career
Garrigus was a member of the Miami Hurricanes of the University of Miami from 1951 to 1954.[4] He was a letterman in 1952 and 1954.[4] He completed 27 of 47 passes for 305 yards and two touchdowns as a senior in 1954.[5] Garrigus also played baseball for the Hurricanes.[6]
Professional career
Garrigus played in 11 games for the Hamilton Tiger-Cats of the Canadian Football League in 1955, completing 23 of 37 passes (62.2%) for 308 yards and three interceptions while rushing 35 times for 226 yards and two touchdowns.[4] He also had one defensive interception for 19 yards and one punt return for four yards.[4]